In his first lecture onWilliam Butler Yeats, Professor Hammer says that the young Yeats identified with King Goll. What does he mean by this ?
Correct answer: D. Both A and B
- A. Yeats's poetry was autobiographical, but he understood his life through the prism of myths and symbols; symbolism was therefore present in both Yeats's life and in his poetry.
- B. Yeats believed that each person was an instance of a general cultural type or symbol.
- C. The young Yeats wished to emphasize his identity as an English poet and draw attention away from his Irish heritage.
- D. Both A and B
Explanation
Identifying the young Yeats with King Goll means that he understood his personal identity through mythic and symbolic patterns. It also reflects the idea that individuals embody broader cultural types, so both A and B apply.
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