“Manuals of wisdom literature were taught to children and contained all the essentials for being a valued member of the community, including ethics and manners. This idea of virtuous behaviour equated to ‘upholding Ma’at’, and everyone in society, from the lowest… — Sorita D'este Copy Share Image
“It will be clear from instances like these that Jane and Helen withstand temptation not because they are 'good girls', to quote Winnifrith's designation for Agnes Grey, reluctantly complying with now-outmoded rules for virtuous behaviour. They resist because failure to… — Marianne Thormählen Copy Share Image
