Question

Which essay by Matthew Arnold discusses the concept of 'sweetness and light' as cultural ideals?

• A. Essays in Criticism
• B. Culture and Anarchy
• C. The Function of Criticism at the Present Time
• D. Literature and Dogma

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Culture and Anarchy

In 'Culture and Anarchy,' Arnold contrasts 'sweetness and light,' representing beauty and intelligence, with the perceived philistinism of the Victorian middle class, advocating for culture as a means of achieving social and moral improvement.