Question

What is a recurring tone in most of Arnold’s poetry?

• A. Enthusiastic and optimistic
• B. Sad and reflective
• C. Heroic and nationalistic
• D. Witty and satirical

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Sad and reflective

• A sad and reflective tone runs through most of Matthew Arnold’s poetry, as he often expressed concerns about the spiritual emptiness, confusion, and moral decline of modern life.

• This melancholic mood is especially evident in poems like Dover Beach and Thyrsis.