Question

Match each satirical quote to its real meaning.

Answer 1

"But like a hawk encumber'd with his hood, Explaining Metaphysics to the nation-- I wish he would explain his Explanation." > criticizes the subject for confusing his audience
"…he really promised something great, If not intelligible, without Greek Contrived to talk about the Gods of late, Much as they might have been supposed to speak. " > criticizes the subject for his half baked knowledge
"He was a mighty poet—and A subtle-souled Psychologist; All things he seemed to understand Of old or new—of sea or land— But his own mind—which was a mist." > Criticizes the subject for having abundant knowledge of the world but low self-awareness