Question

In "On His Blindness," John Milton regrets _____.

a. that he cannot see
b. that his blindness restricts his work
c. that he is in prison

Answer 1

Question: In "On His Blindness," John Milton regrets _____.

Options:

A. that he cannot see

B. that his blindness restricts his work

C. that he is in prison

Answer: The correct answer is option B) He regrets that his blindness restricts his work.

Explanation: "On His Blindness" is an autobiographical poem that John Milton wrote about losing his sight at a young age. Much of his poetry is about religion and Christian theology. Milton became totally blind by 1654. There is a bit of debate on the subject, but most agree that the cause was most likely glaucoma. John Milton regrets that his blindness restricts his work because he has so much that he would like to say, write and do, but he is limited due to his blindness. He also explains that he is particularly frustrated because he lost his sight while working in the service of God.

Answer 2

He regrets that his blindness restricts his work.

He has so much to say and to write and to do, yet he cannot because of his blindness. This is a specific sonnet because unlike many of that age, this one didn't deal with a love interest.