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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. | ||
== SUSANNA HASWELL ROWSON, Charlotte: A Tale of Truth, 1794 == | == SUSANNA HASWELL ROWSON, Charlotte: A Tale of Truth, 1794 == | ||
