Question

Which poem by Robert Browning is a defense of faith and compromise, presented through the voice of a Catholic bishop?

• A. Bishop Blougram's Apology
• B. Saul
• C. Cleon
• D. Caliban upon Setebos

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Bishop Blougram's Apology

'Bishop Blougram's Apology' presents a nuanced defense of faith and compromise through the character of Bishop Blougram, who justifies his worldly lifestyle and pragmatic approach to religion. The poem explores the complexities of belief and the challenges of maintaining faith in a skeptical world. It is a complex and thought-provoking exploration of religious conviction.