Question

The French Revolution primarily influenced literature by promoting:

• A. A renewed emphasis on aristocratic patronage.
• B. Democratic and humanitarian ideals
• C. The resurgence of highly structured poetic forms.
• D. Promotion of nationalistic propaganda.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Democratic and humanitarian ideals

• The French Revolution of 1789 was a watershed event that profoundly influenced European literature and thought.

• It challenged traditional hierarchies, promoted equality, liberty, and fraternity, and inspired writers to explore human rights, individual dignity, and democratic values—all central themes in Romantic and later realist literature.