How does Milton's personal experience with the English Civil War likely influence his perspective on the dangers of unchecked power, as expressed in Areopagitica?(1 point)

Responses

A) His firsthand observation of the abuses of power by both the monarchy and Parliament fuels his advocacy for freedom of speech and thought.
A) His firsthand observation of the abuses of power by both the monarchy and Parliament fuels his advocacy for freedom of speech and thought.

B) His experiences in the war instilled in him a deep respect for authority and the need for order.
B) His experiences in the war instilled in him a deep respect for authority and the need for order.

C) His experiences led him to believe that censorship is necessary to prevent the spread of dangerous ideas.
C) His experiences led him to believe that censorship is necessary to prevent the spread of dangerous ideas.

D) His involvement in the war convinced him that the best form of government is a monarchy with absolute power.

1 answer

A) His firsthand observation of the abuses of power by both the monarchy and Parliament fuels his advocacy for freedom of speech and thought.