Lycidas MCQs & Summary

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 5, 2025

Summary:

Lycidas is a pastoral elegy written by John Milton in memory of his friend Edward King, who drowned at sea. The poem is a tribute to King, exploring themes of death, mourning, and the futility of earthly pursuits. Milton uses the pastoral form, a poetic genre that idealizes rural life and shepherds, to contrast the life of the poet with the transient nature of fame and fortune. The poem addresses the role of poets and the divine, presenting the idea of divine justice and the eternal rewards of virtue. Throughout, Milton laments the untimely death of his friend but also expresses faith in God’s purpose and a belief in eternal life.

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1. : Who is the poem Lycidas written for?



2. : What is the main theme of Lycidas?



3. : What literary form does Lycidas follow?



4. : Who is the speaker in Lycidas?



5. : What event does Lycidas mourn?



6. : What does the speaker in Lycidas criticize?



7. : In Lycidas, who is the “guardian angel” of the poet?



8. : Which of the following is a famous line from Lycidas?



9. : What is the tone of the poem Lycidas?



10. : Which literary device is most prominently used in Lycidas?



 

Question Answer
Poem Name Lycidas
Author John Milton
Year Written 1637
Year Published 1638
Poem Type Pastoral Elegy
Verse Form Iambic Pentameter
Main Character John Milton (speaker), Edward King (deceased)
Themes Death, Mournful Reflection, Eternal Life, Divine Justice
Setting The pastoral landscape, rural England
Main Conflict The death of Edward King and the poet’s mourning
Famous Quote “Fame is the spur that the clear spirit doth raise”
Structure Written in blank verse with elegiac and pastoral elements
Legacy One of Milton’s best-known works, famous for its elegiac tone and philosophical depth

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