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Southey became more _ as he aged.

  • Conservative

  • Liberal

  • Apathetic

  • Bohemian

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**Conservative** As Southey grew older, he embraced conservative political and social views. He initially supported the French Revolution but became disillusioned by its radical excesses. Southey's conservatism was rooted in his belief in traditional values, the established church, and the monarchy. He lamented the decline of these institutions and advocated for their preservation.
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