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What genre is 'Lycidas'?
What genre is 'Lycidas'?
- Epic
- Tragedy
- Pastoral elegy (correct)
- Comedy
Who is Lycidas?
Who is Lycidas?
- A Greek philosopher
- A Roman emperor
- A shepherd in John Milton's poem (correct)
- A character in Shakespeare's play
What is the primary theme of 'Lycidas'?
What is the primary theme of 'Lycidas'?
- Nature and loss (correct)
- Justice and revenge
- Love and betrayal
- Power and ambition
Study Notes
'Lycidas' Overview
- 'Lycidas' is an elegy, a type of poem that mourns the death of a person.
Who is Lycidas?
- Lycidas is a dead shepherd and a friend of the poet, often interpreted as a representation of King Edward King, a fellow student of John Milton's at Christ's College, Cambridge.
Primary Theme of 'Lycidas'
- The primary theme of 'Lycidas' is mourning and lamentation, focusing on the poet's grief and reflection on the death of Lycidas.
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Test your knowledge of John Milton's poem "Lycidas" with this quiz. Explore the background of the poem, its genre, and primary themes.
