This Act commences in the garden of the Manor House, Woolton, Hertfordshire. The garden is full of roses and there are basket chairs and a table. Cecily Cardew is watering the flowers but her governess Miss Prism chides her to stop gardening and start reading her German lessons. She reminds her that her guardian Jack has instructed her to read German lessons sincerely. Jack is a brilliant and sincere man and his instructions are to be followed meticulously. But, he is anxious of his younger brother reckless Ernest. Because of Ernest’s recklessness Jack has kept him away from the Manor House. Cecily thinks that if Jack brings Ernest to live with them she and Miss Prism may be able to influence and reform him. Miss Prism’s experience and wisdom may bring in some desirable changes in Ernest. Miss Prism does not approve of the idea. Cecily has the practice of writing diary and recording the important moments of her life in it. Miss Prism advises her to give up diary writing and recor...
What is feminism? Giving equal rights and opportunities to men and women. Books related to feminism: * A room of one’s own - Virginia Woolf. * Sexual politics - Kate Millett. * The second sex - Simone-de-Beauvoir. * Towards feministic poetics - Elaine Showalter. What is meant by women’s writing? Based on ,noticing that the experience of women has been shaped by their gender and so women’s writing. Major themes in women’s writing: Feminism...
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