"Far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife, / Their sober wishes never learned to stray; / Along the cool sequestered vale of life / They kept the noiseless tenor of their way/” he is

Question

A.

Implying they needed to have made more noise during their lifetimes

B.

Focusing on the dangers of the glamorous world

C.

Suggesting sobriety is something to be avoided

D.

Suggesting mad crowds are noble

Answer 1

B. There is honor in being able to drown out the "worldly clamors" and focus on one's purpose and way.