Question

Read the excerpt from Midsummer by Derek Walcott. that began with Caedmon’s raceless dew, and is ending in the alleys of Brixton, burning like Turner’s ships. What can be concluded about the speaker’s perspective by the allusion to Turner’s ships?
The speaker thinks Turner was a bad artist.

The speaker knows a lot about historical ships.

The speaker has knowledge of famous British artists.

The speaker dislikes most paintings by Turner.

Answer 1

Answer: The speaker has knowledge of famous British artists.

The name "Turner" refers to J. M. W. Turner, an English Romantic painter and watercolourist. One of Turner's favourite subjects was scenes of violent events in the ocean. This is what Walcott means when he refers to "Turner's ships." From the reference, we can assume that the speaker has some knowledge of famous British artists.

Answer 2

Answer:

The speaker has knowledge of famous British artists.

Explanation:

The name "Turner" alludes to J. M. W. Turner, an English Romantic painter, and watercolorist. One of Turner's most loved subjects was scenes of fierce occasions in the sea. This is the thing that Walcott implies when he alludes to "Turner's boats." From the reference, we can accept that the speaker has some learning of well known British artists.