Complete the following sentence. John Dryden's "Mac Flecknoe" reflects a commitment to neoclassical aesthetics through_______________?
Correct answer: B. its commitment to an elevated taste, its use of classical imagery, and its evocation of classic forms.
- A. its references to Shakespeare.
- B. its commitment to an elevated taste, its use of classical imagery, and its evocation of classic forms.
- C. its scientific ethos and setting in London.
- D. its refusal to mention Shadwell directly.
Explanation
“Mac Flecknoe” follows neoclassical practice through elevated diction, classical allusions and imagery, and imitation of established classical forms. Its mock-heroic treatment of Shadwell depends on precisely this contrast between grand form and a foolish subject.
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