30 Short Questions — An Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot
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Questions
- Who is the poem An Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot addressed to?
- Why does Pope ask his servant John to “shut the door”?
- How does Pope describe the young, noisy poets?
- Which place do these poetasters often invade in the poem?
- Whom does Pope call “the friend of my life”?
- What dilemma does Pope face when dealing with bad poets?
- Which classical advice does Pope quote regarding publishing poetry?
- What does the example of King Midas symbolize in the poem?
- Why does Arbuthnot warn Pope against naming people?
- What does Pope say about false flatterers?
- Why does Pope claim he writes poetry?
- Which famous writers encouraged Pope in his early days?
- Who among his predecessors gave Pope confidence to publish?
- What kind of critics does Pope condemn most sharply?
- Whom does Pope accuse of plagiarism?
- How does Pope describe Addison’s character?
- Why does Pope criticize Lord Halifax?
- What does Pope say about his own weaknesses?
- What is Pope’s attitude toward honest and well-intentioned people?
- Who is referred to as “Sporus”?
- Why is the nickname “Sporus” insulting?
- What qualities does Pope attribute to Lord Hervey?
- Why does Arbuthnot object when Pope names Hervey?
- What virtues does Pope highlight in his self-portrait?
- How does Pope describe his parents in the final section?
- What kind of life does Pope wish for himself?
- What is the main theme of the poem?
- What role does Pope believe satire should play in society?
- When was the poem written and published?
- In what poetic form is the poem composed?
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