“I think all the heretics I have known have been virtuous men. They have the virtue of fortitude, or they could not venture to own their heresy; and they cannot afford to be deficient in any of the other virtues, as that would give advantage to their many enemies; and they have not, like orthodox sinners, such a number of friends to excuse or justify them.”
Read MoreBut the main thing that struck me was that every single female role (from a teenager through to an aging grandmother) represented a strong, self-determining character facing each crisis, realistically, courageously and with good humour. It is the male characters who are angry, anxious and despairing – needing encouragement to face up to the challenges.
Read MoreI was talking with someone recently about how an idea appears, seems to be the ideal way forward but then is suppressed, only to appear two generations later in a more determined and concrete way.
The example we were using were the ideas of the 1960’s that advocated (and protested and partied!) for a less hierarchical society with more freedom – for women especially – deeper connection between people and greater equality.
Read MoreAt the very heart of the modern profession of teaching is engaging with students in a way that stimulates development of the whole person. Such a stance will naturally lead to learning as children have an innate drive to develop their competence.
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