Question

What is the theme of Sonnets from the Portuguese?

• A. The profound impact of her chronic illness on her creative output.
• B. Her love for Robert Browning
• C. A critique of the patriarchal Victorian society and its limitations on women.
• D. The transcendental beauty of nature and its ability to inspire spiritual awakening.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Her love for Robert Browning

• The central theme of Sonnets from the Portuguese is Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s deep and sincere love for her husband, Robert Browning.

• The sonnets are intimate, emotional, and personal, expressing the growth of her affection and the transformative power of love.