Question

What is notable about Arnold’s sonnet on Shakespeare?

• A. It praises Shakespeare excessively
• B. It offers a profound reinterpretation of Shakespeare's tragic heroes.
• C. It is notable for its innovative use of irregular meter and rhyme scheme.
• D. It presents Shakespeare as a flawed genius, exploring his human weaknesses.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. It praises Shakespeare excessively

• Matthew Arnold’s sonnet on Shakespeare is notable for its intense and almost excessive praise of the Bard.

• Arnold exalts Shakespeare’s genius and unmatched creative power, reflecting the Victorian reverence for classical literary figures.