Question

What is a defining characteristic of Victorian prose?

• A. It exclusively focused on romantic love and idealized relationships.
• B. It reflected the social and intellectual climate of the 19th century
• C. It was primarily characterized by its experimental use of stream-of-consciousness.
• D. It predominantly employed archaic language and mythological allusions.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It reflected the social and intellectual climate of the 19th century

• Victorian prose engaged deeply with social, political, and moral issues of the time.

• It often served to inform, educate, or provoke thought, not just entertain.

• The writing mirrored the rapid change and complexity of Victorian society.