Which of the following does NOT characterize Matthew Arnold's "Dover Beach" ?
Correct answer: D. It envisions Christianity as eternal.
- A. It is a dramatic monologue.
- B. Like earlier Romantic lyrics, it takes a natural setting as an occasion for philosophical reflection.
- C. It has a melancholic tone.
- D. It envisions Christianity as eternal.
Explanation
Dover Beach uses a dramatic speaker, a natural scene, and a deeply melancholic reflection on the retreat of religious faith. It does not present Christianity as eternal or secure; instead, the “Sea of Faith” is described as withdrawing.
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