What does the speaker in “London, 1802” mean by saying that England is in need of Milton? A. English poetry has become dull and
uninspired. B. England needs someone to write an epic. C. England needs manners, freedom, and power. D. The French Revolution has failed to bring freedom.
The correct answer is C. <span>England needs manners, freedom, and power. At the time, the poet believes that England was corrupt and needed someone to bring it back on its righteous path. Wordsworth thinks that the person who could have done that for England was John Milton, which is why he is alluding to him in this poem. According to him, Milton was a symbol of goodness and virtue and could help England.</span>
