Question

Which poet had a strong influence on Vaughan’s work, especially through the use of repeated words or phrases?

• A. John Donne
• B. Andrew Marvell
• C. George Herbert
• D. Robert Herrick

Answer 1

Answer:

C. George Herbert

• Vaughan was profoundly influenced by George Herbert, especially Herbert’s "The Temple".

• He borrowed words, themes, and forms—often repeating phrases across many poems.

• About sixty poems by Vaughan reflect this stylistic connection.