Which of the following was not part of Porphyro's seduction of Madeline in "The Eve of St. Agnes"?
A. Sneaking into the house of his father's enemy.
B. Spying on Madeline while she prayed and undressed.
C. Creating an elaborate scene in her room to deceive her into thinking she was dreaming.
D. Admitting the truth to her father and asking for her hand in marriage.
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D. Porphyro's and Madeline's fathers were enemies.
To determine which of the options was not part of Porphyro's seduction of Madeline in "The Eve of St. Agnes," we can analyze each option individually.
Option A states that Porphyro sneaked into the house of his father's enemy. To check if this was part of the seduction, you can review the text of the poem or any notes or analysis you have on the subject.
Option B states that Porphyro spied on Madeline while she prayed and undressed. Again, you can refer to the source material or any other relevant resources to determine if this action was a part of Porphyro's seduction.
Option C suggests that Porphyro created an elaborate scene in Madeline's room to deceive her into thinking she was dreaming. Similar to the previous options, you can consult the poem or any other literature resources to verify if this was part of Porphyro's actions.
Option D states that Porphyro admitted the truth to Madeline's father and asked for her hand in marriage. To confirm whether this occurred or not, it is best to refer to the original material or any scholarly analysis.
By examining each option and cross-referencing it with the original text or other authoritative sources, you can identify which action was not part of Porphyro's seduction of Madeline in "The Eve of St. Agnes."