Question

In 'Dover Beach,' the 'sea of faith' is used to symbolize what aspect of Victorian society?

• A. The expansion of naval power
• B. The stability of British imperialism
• C. The decline of religious belief
• D. The beauty of the natural world

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The decline of religious belief

The 'sea of faith' is a central metaphor in 'Dover Beach,' representing the erosion of religious certainty and the growing spiritual doubt that characterized the Victorian era due to advances in science and critical thought.