“Owing nothing to old Aunt Helena, who sits every night in her accustomed chair and wonders aloud whether Plato and Morris are suitable reading for young women” (81).
Plato was a Greek aristocrat whose works dealt with life, its purpose, and how to live a successful life. William Morris was a British author who dabbled in politics on occasion. During Virginia’s time, it was highly unusual for a young girl to read novels and works of authors such as Plato and Morris, who were revolutionary thinkers of their times. Girls were supposed to read light and airy books, not the works of some of the greatest thinkers of all time.
Plato was a Greek aristocrat whose works dealt with life, its purpose, and how to live a successful life. William Morris was a British author who dabbled in politics on occasion. During Virginia’s time, it was highly unusual for a young girl to read novels and works of authors such as Plato and Morris, who were revolutionary thinkers of their times. Girls were supposed to read light and airy books, not the works of some of the greatest thinkers of all time.
Works Cited:
Kemerling, Garth. "Plato." Philosophy Pages. 9 Aug. 2006. 29 Sept. 2008 http://www.philosophypages.com/ph/plat.htm.
Cody, David. "Morris's Socialism." The Victorian Web. 15 Dec. 2002. 29 Sept. 2008 http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/morris/wmsocialm.html.
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