Question

why does refer to Sophocles​

Answer 1

Answer:

Arnold used the reference of Sophocles in his famous elegiac poetry, "Dover Beach"(1867). Sophocles was a Greek tragic dramatist. ... The poet uses the name of Sophocles to emphasize his view of "eternal note of sadness" because of the loss of religious faith.

Answer 2

Answer:

Arnold used the reference of Sophocles in his famous elegiac poetry, "Dover Beach"(1867). Sophocles was a Greek tragic dramatist. ... The poet uses the name of Sophocles to emphasize his view of "eternal note of sadness" because of the loss of religious faith.