In Matthew Arnold's poem "Dover Beach," the speaker refers to the "melancholy, long, withdrawing roar" of "The Sea of Faith." This reference alludes to which of the following ?
Correct answer: C. The decline of religion's importance in the modern West
- A. The Protestant Reformation
- B. Religious interpretations of changes to the oceans
- C. The decline of religion's importance in the modern West
- D. His lover's betrayal
Explanation
The withdrawing Sea of Faith symbolizes the weakening influence of religious belief in the modern age. It is not a literal change in the ocean or a reference to personal betrayal.
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