Discuss the role of divine justice in Lycidas. How does Milton reconcile the untimely death of Lycidas with his faith in a just God? OR How does Dryden use the theme of duty versus... Discuss the role of divine justice in Lycidas. How does Milton reconcile the untimely death of Lycidas with his faith in a just God? OR How does Dryden use the theme of duty versus passion in All for Love? Analyse how this conflict shapes the tragic outcome of the play. OR The story of All for Love weaves the passionate love relationship between Antony and Cleopatra. Discuss.
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The image contains three questions related to English literature. The first question asks about the role of divine justice in Milton's 'Lycidas' and how Milton reconciles the death of Lycidas with his faith. The second question asks about Dryden's use of the theme of duty versus passion in 'All for Love' and how this conflict shapes the play's tragic outcome. The third question asks to discuss how 'All for Love' portrays the passionate love relationship between Antony and Cleopatra.
Answer
Milton reconciles Lycidas' death with his faith by emphasizing Christian resurrection and faith in God's ultimate justice despite earthly injustices.
In Lycidas, Milton grapples with divine justice by initially lamenting the seemingly unjust death of Lycidas, questioning God's plan. However, he ultimately reconciles this by embracing Christian faith, suggesting Lycidas has been resurrected into eternal salvation. Milton emphasizes faith in God's ultimate justice, even when earthly events seem unfair.
Answer for screen readers
In Lycidas, Milton grapples with divine justice by initially lamenting the seemingly unjust death of Lycidas, questioning God's plan. However, he ultimately reconciles this by embracing Christian faith, suggesting Lycidas has been resurrected into eternal salvation. Milton emphasizes faith in God's ultimate justice, even when earthly events seem unfair.
More Information
Lycidas is a pastoral elegy, a poem in which the speaker mourns the death of a friend (in this case, Edward King) in an idealized rural setting, using conventions of classical pastoral poetry.
Tips
A common mistake is focusing solely on the lament without addressing the resolution and shift in tone towards acceptance and faith. Also, students might miss the significance of Christian imagery and its role in Milton's reconciliation.
Sources
- Lycidas Summary & Analysis by John Milton - LitCharts - litcharts.com
- Lycidas by John Milton - Poem Analysis - poemanalysis.com
- [PDF] faith, sympathy, and consolation in milton's lycidas - digital.library.txst.edu
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