Question

In “Dover Beach” by Matthew Arnold, what does the speaker mean when he says that the “Sea of Faith” is retreating? Religious faith is in decline. People are turning toward faith for answers. Churches are growing in number. Religion is attacking scientific progress.

Answer 1

Answer:

Religious faith is in decline.

Explanation:

"Dover Beach" is a lyric poem by the English poet Matthew Arnold. This was first published in 867, and it describes the shore of the English ferry port of Dover, in Kent. In these lines, the author reflects on the way the ocean moves in and out, and how the ocean's retreat is similar to the retreat of faith among people. The author laments how the "sea of faith" is retreating, which implies that religious faith is in decline.

Answer 2

Religious faith is in decline.