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I find it fascinating that Murray, writing as a man about a woman, was a proponent of education but also took pains to place education squarely within a woman's sphere--indeed, she preempted potential responses, noting, "No, Mr. Pedant, she was not unfitted for her proper sphere." It's also fascinating that Murray discusses her daughter's desire to remain silent--that is, to refrain from being obtrusive with her opinions and thoughts--while at the same time championing the fact of more effective communication when it was written. Perhaps she was commenting on the fact that she found an uncommonly strong voice through her writing? -- Nicole | I find it fascinating that Murray, writing as a man about a woman, was a proponent of education but also took pains to place education squarely within a woman's sphere--indeed, she preempted potential responses, noting, "No, Mr. Pedant, she was not unfitted for her proper sphere." It's also fascinating that Murray discusses her daughter's desire to remain silent--that is, to refrain from being obtrusive with her opinions and thoughts--while at the same time championing the fact of more effective communication when it was written. Perhaps she was commenting on the fact that she found an uncommonly strong voice through her writing? -- Nicole | ||
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| + | It is interesting to think that a woman's education in the late 18th century also included cooking, sewing, dancing, along with penmanship, history, geography, reading, etc. So, in order to be a well rounded woman you must exhibit all these skills and Margaretta excels in them all. What I want to know is what the would be the equivalent of this education for a man? They do not need to cook and sew. So, do they learn other skills or do they just have less skills that a woman? --Jennifer S. | ||
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What I want to know is how did this piece of literature that was popular for so many years almost completely disappear? Was it because of the change in gender roles over time? Why did this fall out of the public eye, while works such as "Little Women" or "Uncle Tom's Cabin" continue to be enjoyed today? It is actually a quite fascinating read. --Jennifer S. | What I want to know is how did this piece of literature that was popular for so many years almost completely disappear? Was it because of the change in gender roles over time? Why did this fall out of the public eye, while works such as "Little Women" or "Uncle Tom's Cabin" continue to be enjoyed today? It is actually a quite fascinating read. --Jennifer S. | ||
| − | I really enjoyed reading this story. It was a sad account that showed just how dominant a male influence could be on a young woman. Charlotte valued her family, yet she was still able to be swayed by Montraville into leaving her family and going away with him. In the last few pages, Montraville was not mentioned at all, even when she was dying at the end. The title of the work is 'Charlotte, A Tale of Truth''- was this a common story? Was it normal for this time for men to coax young girls into leaving their happy, comfortable lives behind and then for that man to leave her behind? In reading this, I find that this story is not much different from real life experiences many women have today. How often do we hear of a young woman (or a teenage girl) being swept off her feet by a boy and ending up pregnant and alone? (Usually against the will of her parents) Have gender roles really changed that much over the past 200 years?-- Lindsey S. | + | I really enjoyed reading this story. It was a sad account that showed just how dominant a male influence could be on a young woman. Charlotte valued her family, yet she was still able to be swayed by Montraville into leaving her family and going away with him. In the last few pages, Montraville was not mentioned at all, even when she was dying at the end. The title of the work is 'Charlotte, A Tale of Truth''- ''was this a common story? Was it normal for this time for men to coax young girls into leaving their happy, comfortable lives behind and then for that man to leave her behind? In reading this, I find that this story is not much different from real life experiences many women have today. How often do we hear of a young woman (or a teenage girl) being swept off her feet by a boy and ending up pregnant and alone? (Usually against the will of her parents) Have gender roles really changed that much over the past 200 years?-- Lindsey S.'' |
