Question

In 'The Scholar-Gipsy,' what does the Scholar represent for Matthew Arnold?

• A. The dangers of intellectual pursuit
• B. An escape from modern life's complexities
• C. The failure of academic life
• D. The importance of social conformity

Answer 1

Answer:

B. An escape from modern life's complexities

The Scholar-Gipsy embodies an idealized figure who rejects the constraints and disillusionments of modern society, opting instead for a life of freedom and connection with nature. Arnold uses this character to critique the intellectual and spiritual limitations of his contemporary world.