The Fire Sermon

Welcome to your The Fire Sermon

1. The title The Fire Sermon is derived from which religious figure’s teachings?

2. What does the Thames River symbolize in this section?

3. Which classical figure does Eliot use as a prophetic observer in this section?

4. What does Mr. Eugenides represent in The Fire Sermon?

5. What literary technique does Eliot use in The Fire Sermon?

6. Which classical poet is referenced through "Sweet Thames, run softly, till I end my song"?

7. Which historical figure appears in the reference to Elizabeth’s cruise on the Thames?

8. The reference to Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde in this section signifies:

9. How does Eliot portray working-class individuals in this section?

10. The phrase "I sat down and wept" echoes which biblical reference?

11. The phrase "When a lovely woman stoops to folly" is a reference to:

12. The final lines from St. Augustine’s Confessions suggest that:

13. The "nymphs are departed" line alludes to which poem by Spenser?

14. Tiresias is a key figure in The Fire Sermon because:

15. The Fire Sermon is considered a turning point in The Waste Land because:

Girdhari Lal Suthar

Girdhari Lal Suthar is a dedicated Senior Teacher in English and the founder of Gyankundli.com. With 1.9 years of blogging experience, he shares valuable content on English Grammar, Literature, Language, and Educational updates, helping aspirants, students and teachers stay informed and prepared.

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