Question

Who is the silent listener in Dover Beach?

• A. The poet’s friend
• B. The poet’s wife
• C. The sea
• D. The moon

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The poet’s wife

The poem is addressed to the poet’s wife, Frances Lucy, during their honeymoon at Dover. The speaker invites the listener (his wife) to share in observing the scene and contemplating life’s uncertainties.