Rabbi Ben Ezra MCQs and summary

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 10, 2025

Summary:

“Rabbi Ben Ezra” is a philosophical poem by Robert Browning, first published in 1864 in Dramatis Personae. The poem is inspired by the medieval Jewish scholar and philosopher Abraham ibn Ezra. It presents a reflection on life, aging, and divine purpose. The speaker, embodying the voice of Rabbi Ben Ezra, argues that old age is a stage of wisdom and fulfillment rather than decline. The poem encourages a perspective that values spiritual and intellectual growth over material success. It explores themes of faith, the passage of time, human potential, and the divine plan.
Rabbi Ben Ezra
Rabbi Ben Ezra
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1. : Who is the inspiration behind “Rabbi Ben Ezra”?





2. : What is the central theme of the poem?





3. : What literary form does “Rabbi Ben Ezra” take?





4. : Which famous quote from the poem reflects its optimistic view on aging?





5. : What does the speaker believe about God’s plan for humanity?





6. : How does the poem view material wealth and worldly success?





7. : What does the speaker say about youth?





8. : What does the poem suggest about life’s hardships?





9. : What is the structure of “Rabbi Ben Ezra”?





10. : What does the speaker encourage people to focus on?





 
Question Answer
Poem Name Rabbi Ben Ezra
Poet Robert Browning
Year Written 1864
Year Published 1864
Poem Type Dramatic Monologue
Verse Form Rhymed stanzas
Structure 32 stanzas, philosophical tone
Main Character Rabbi Ben Ezra (the speaker)
Themes Aging, Faith, Divine Plan, Spiritual Growth
Tone Philosophical, Reflective, Optimistic
Famous Quote “Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.”
Main Conflict The contrast between worldly success and spiritual fulfillment
Influences Abraham ibn Ezra’s philosophical and theological writings
Legacy A major work in Browning’s exploration of faith and aging

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