Question

why does matthew arnold mention sophocles in this excerpt from \dover beach\? with tremulous cadence slow, and bring the eternal note of sadness in. sophocles long ago heard it on the aegean, and it brought into his mind the turbid ebb and flow of human misery; we find also in the sound a thought, hearing it by this distant northern sea. a. it enhances the dramatic quality of the poem. b. sophocles drew inspiration from the sea. c. it enhances the melancholic tone of the poem. d. sophocles inspires the poet to write.

Explanation:

In the poem "Dover Beach", Matthew Arnold uses Sophocles to enhance the dramatic quality. The mention of Sophocles, who heard the sound of the sea and related it to human misery, adds a layer of depth and a sense of timelessness to the poem's exploration of sadness and the human condition.

Answer:

A. It enhances the dramatic quality of the poem.