Question

What kind of values does Yeats advocate for in 'A Prayer for My Daughter'?

• A. Radical and revolutionary values
• B. Modern and progressive values
• C. Traditional and aristocratic values
• D. Individualistic and rebellious values

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Traditional and aristocratic values

In 'A Prayer for My Daughter,' Yeats advocates for traditional aristocratic values such as stability, courtesy, and wisdom. He contrasts these with the chaos of modernity and sees modern intellectualism and feminism as potentially dangerous, preferring a return to traditional social values for his daughter’s well-being.