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A. His love of Greek culture and art
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B. His love of cultures
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C. None of these
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D. His love of beauty
Explanation
- Hellenism in John Keats’ poetry reflects his deep admiration for Greek culture, mythology, and art.
- Poems like Ode on a Grecian Urn and Endymion showcase this influence.
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A. Tennyson
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B. Coleridge
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C. Shelley
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D. None of these
Explanation
- The Revolt of Islam (1817) was written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, a major Romantic poet.
- It is a political and philosophical poem promoting revolution and idealism.
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A. Classicism
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B. None of these
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C. Fatalism
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D. Naturalism
Explanation
- Fatalism is a dominant theme in Thomas Hardy’s novels, where fate and destiny control human lives.
- His characters often struggle against inevitable misfortunes, as seen in Tess of the d’Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure.
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A. None of these
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B. Peace
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C. Chaos
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D. Great events
Explanation
- The Elizabethan Age (1558–1603) was marked by great events like the defeat of the Spanish Armada (1588) and the flourishing of English literature.
- It was a golden age for drama, with playwrights like Shakespeare and Marlowe shaping English literature.
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A. Chance
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B. Fate
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C. None of these
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D. Character
Explanation
- Shakespearean tragedy is primarily a tragedy of character, where the protagonist's flaws (hamartia) lead to their downfall.
- Examples include Macbeth’s ambition, Othello’s jealousy, and Hamlet’s indecision.
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A. None of these
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B. In an obvious manner
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C. In simple manner
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D. In hidden manner
Explanation
- An allegory conveys its meaning through symbolic characters, events, or settings.
- It often has a deeper moral, political, or philosophical message beyond the surface story.
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A. None of these
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B. Jane Austen
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C. George Eliot
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D. D.H Lawrence
Explanation
- The Rainbow (1915) by D.H. Lawrence explores themes of sexuality, individuality, and societal constraints.
- It was controversial upon release and was even banned for its explicit content.
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A. None of these
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B. George Eliot
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C. Jane Austen
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D. Emily Dickinson
Explanation
- Mary Ann Evans was the real name of George Eliot, a famous 19th-century English novelist.
- She used a male pen name to ensure her works were taken seriously in a male-dominated literary world.
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A. None of these
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B. Early Victorian
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C. Late Victorian
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D. Mid Victorian
Explanation
- Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) was a Late Victorian novelist and poet.
- His works, like Tess of the d’Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure, explore themes of fate, society, and human struggle.
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A. None of these
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B. John Ruskin
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C. Carlyle
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D. J.S Mill
Explanation
- The French Revolution: A History was written by Thomas Carlyle in 1837.
- It is a dramatic and influential account of the French Revolution, known for its vivid style.
