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To whom does the speaker allude in the second stanza of 'Dover Beach' to emphasize the timeless nature of human suffering?

AHomer

BVirgil

CSophocles

DPlato

Answer:

C. Sophocles

Read Explanation:

Arnold references the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, who, upon hearing a similar sound of waves, was reminded of human misery. This allusion serves to connect the speaker’s sorrow to a broader, historical context, suggesting that human suffering is a constant and universal experience, transcending time and specific eras.


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