Question

Why is pessimism a key feature of Victorian poetry?

• A. City life problems like poverty and disease influenced poets
• B. The challenges posed by new scientific theories to traditional religious beliefs fostered a sense of spiritual despair.
• C. The overall social fragmentation and alienation resulting from rapid industrialization contributed to a somber outlook.
• D. The ongoing political struggles for democratic reforms and the rise of working-class movements created a feeling of societal instability.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. City life problems like poverty and disease influenced poets

• Victorian poetry reflected the harsh realities of urban life brought on by the Industrial Revolution—such as slums, unemployment, corruption, and disease—which led to a tone of pessimism in their works.