Arnold’s poem 'Rugby Chapel' was written in memory of:
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Correct answer: His father, Thomas Arnold
Thomas Arnold was the famous headmaster of Rugby School, and Matthew Arnold wrote 'Rugby Chapel' to defend his father's memory and legacy. The poem depicts the father as a strong, purposeful leader guiding humanity through a storm.
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