Question

thy scepter use in some old cato’s breast;
churches or schools are for thy seat more fit.
i do confess, pardon a fault confess’d,
my mouth too tender is for thy hard bit.
but if that needs thou wilt usurping be,
the little reason that is left in me,
and still th’effect of thy persuasions prove:
i swear, my heart such one shall show to thee
that shrines in flesh so true a deity,
that virtue, thou thyself shalt be in love.

a. it emphasizes the fulfillment of worldly love.
b. it mentions religious institutions such as the catholic church.
c. it emphasizes the superiority of virtue.
d. it uses reason to make its point.

Explanation:

• Option A: The poem focuses on virtue and a deity - like presence in the beloved, not worldly love fulfillment. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The mention of “churches” is general, not specifically the Catholic Church. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The lines “That shrines in flesh so true a deity, That Virtue, thou thyself shalt be in love” emphasize that the beloved has a virtuous, deity - like essence, highlighting virtue's superiority. This matches.
• Option D: While “reason” is mentioned, the main point is about virtue and the beloved's virtuous nature, not using reason to make a point. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. It emphasizes the superiority of virtue.