Present day Quote by Henry De Vere Stacpoole
““...he was presently rewarded with the sight of the present day disgrace of England. Out of the bathing tent, and into the full sunlight, came a girl with nothing on, for skin tight blue stockinette is nothing in the eyes of Modesty; every elevation, every depression, every crease in her shameless anatomy exposed to a hundred pairs of eyes...'That girl in blue. Don't any of them wear decent clothing?' (Victor asks the gentleman seated next to him.)...'The scraggy ones do,' replied the other...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Blue Lagoon, Henry De Vere Stacpoole, 1908
A scene exposing a girl’s nudity highlights societal hypocrisy about modesty and public scrutiny.
In simple terms: Public nudity reveals double standards about modesty.
Key Takeaway
Question how society judges bodies.
Themes
modesty
hypocrisy
public scrutiny
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
literary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- beach setting
- public spaces
- media coverage
Key Concepts
social norms
visibility
gender dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does exposure affect personal dignity?
- What standards should govern public modesty?
A Different Perspective
Public reaction can be hostile and invasive.
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