The Progress Of Poesy Flashcards
1
Q
Author ?
A
Matthew Arnold
2
Q
Meaning of Posey:
A
the creative imagination in general and poetry in particular.
3
Q
The Biblical Allusion:
A
Moses smiting the rock to bring forth water.
4
Q
The “fount” symbolizes
A
Artistic inspiration
5
Q
The author’s attitude toward aging is one of
A
Despair
6
Q
The atmosphere is best described as
A
Fatalistic
7
Q
Does the theme conform to a Biblical worldview?
A
it is that artistic inspiration dries up as one ages. This view is more pessimistic than God’s. The Bible acknowledges that age brings physical limitations or disabilities but old age can also be a source of wisdom and stability in a community and should be honored.
8
Q
Arnold — to the events of Moses’ life only the one event of striking the rock.
A
Does not allude
