Tennyson as a VictorianThe Victorian era was a time when many changes occurred socially, economically and industrially. People began to explore areas such as the earth, the human body, and how they could benefit the daily lives of individuals. English literature also began to develop. People's thoughts and ideas have also changed with the development of the country. People's ideas became freer and they accepted change more easily, but not everyone was willing to accept change. People began to ask more questions about life, which led to the development of science and many people began to question the Bible. The change caused much confusion and worry, prompting English writers to accept responsibility and write about new thoughts, beliefs and feelings. Alfred Tennyson, who is a very famous poet, is often considered the leading exponent of the Victorian era. in poetry. Tennyson was a man who had experienced pain and sorrow in his life. After the death of his best friend, Arthur Hallam, Tennyson found relief from his pain through writing. Many of his writings indeed concerned his deceased friend. For example in "The Passing of Arthur", the hero has the same name as Tennyson's friend and also many lyric poems, which later become In Memorian AHH. These writings were full of emotion, pain, fear, care and desire to remember. his friend. Almost everywhere. ...