NDLI: Chapter 71

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Chapter 71

Content Provider	Librivox
Author	Eliot, George
Abstract	The book examines the role of education in the lives of the characters and how such education and study has affected the characters. Rosamond Vincy's finishing school education is a foil to Dorothea Brooke's religiously-motivated quest for knowledge. Rosamond initially admires Lydgate for his exotic education, and his intellect. A similar dynamic is present in Dorothea and Casaubon's relationship, with Dorothea revering her new husband's intellect and eloquence. In both cases, however, the young wives' expectations of their husbands intellects are not reflected in reality. Despite extreme erudition, Mr. Casaubon is afraid to publish because he believes that he must write a work that is utterly above criticism. In contrast, Lydgate at times arrogantly flaunts his knowledge, making enemies with his fellow physicians. He regards the residents of Middlemarch with a certain amount of contempt stemming from his belief that the townspeople are backwards and uninteresting. However, his education has not included tact and politicking, skills necessary in a small town but are seen by Lydgate as below him, the brilliant doctor. (summary from Wikipedia)
Related Links	http://www.archive.org/details/middlemarch_0810_librivox http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/145
File Format	MP2 / MPA / MP3
Language	English
Part of Series	Middlemarch
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Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	general fiction published 1800 -1900
Alternative Title	Middlemarch - Chapter 71
Content Type	Audio
Resource Type	Audiobook

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