Question

What was the role of imagery and sensory devices in Victorian poetry?

• A. Used to describe chaos between religion and science
• B. To meticulously depict the beauty of nature and advocate for its preservation.
• C. To promote the virtues of domesticity and the ideal family life.
• D. To serve as a vehicle for aestheticism, focusing on beauty for its own sake rather than moral instruction.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Used to describe chaos between religion and science

• Victorian poets often employed imagery and sensory devices to explore and express the inner conflict between traditional religious beliefs and emerging scientific thought, capturing the emotional and philosophical tension of their time.