Question

How does The Faerie Queene express Spenser’s religious and political ideology?

• A. As a celebration of Catholic martyrdom and divine right of kings, which aligned with his personal beliefs.
• B. As a neutral allegorical exploration of universal truths, deliberately avoiding specific religious or political commentary.
• C. As an epic of Protestant nationalism with anti-Catholic themes
• D. As a satirical critique of both Protestant and Catholic churches, advocating for a secular state.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. As an epic of Protestant nationalism with anti-Catholic themes

• The poem is deeply allegorical, portraying villains as infidels or papists (Catholics), celebrating Protestant values, and aligning with the Elizabethan project of Protestant national identity.