What personal belief of Arnold's influenced his critical essays?
His socialism
His liberalism
His conservatism
His anarchism
Answer
Arnold's liberalism, a belief in individual freedom and the importance of reason, shaped his critical essays. He argued that literature should promote intellectual and moral growth, and he criticized works that he felt were narrow-minded or dogmatic. Arnold's liberalism also led him to advocate for the inclusion of a wider range of voices in literature, including those of women and the working class.
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