In the poem 'Sohrab and Rustum', the conflict takes place between two warriors who are actually:
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Correct answer: Father and son
This narrative poem, based on a Persian epic, tells the tragic story of the hero Rustum who unknowingly kills his own son, Sohrab, in single combat. It is often cited as a prime example of Arnold’s interest in 'Grand Style' and epic tradition.
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