Question

Which literary quality best describes Gower’s poetry?

• A. Playful experimentation with language and form
• B. Moral seriousness and didactic tone
• C. Focus on individual emotional experience and introspection
• D. Celebration of courtly love and chivalric ideals

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Moral seriousness and didactic tone

• Known as “moral Gower” for his preachy, ethical style.

• His works often warned against vice and corruption.

• More conservative than Chaucer’s vibrant storytelling.