Question

Why is the view of country living presented in Marlowe’s “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” idyllic?

A. The shepherd describes his life as devoid of manual, intensive labor.
B. The shepherd presents a realistic description of life in the country.
C. The shepherd expresses his sentiments in a heartfelt manner.

Answer 1

The view of country living presented in Marlowe's "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" is idyllic because A. The shepherd describes his life as devoid of manual, intensive labor.
He doesn't want to work so hard anymore and wants to live a life where he doesn't have to, and where he can rest for a bit. This is the idyllic dream for him.