E-C-204 Victorian Literature
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This document summarizes a presentation about Matthew Arnold's views on doing as one likes in society. The presentation discusses the dangers of unrestrained freedom and personal liberty, and how this can lead to negative outcomes for the working and middle classes. It notes Arnold's view that authority should be entrusted to those with right reason and intelligence to avoid anarchy. The presentation concludes by emphasizing the importance of knowing oneself and following the best light within to achieve an ideal state of culture.
E-C-204 Victorian Literature
- 1. Doing as one likes Prepared and Presented by Parth Bhatt MA SEM II, Roll No.2, P.E-C-204 Victorian Literature Dept. of English, Bhavnagar
- 2. Content ? Introduction ? Dangers in society ? Its outcome ? Its consequences ? A principle of Authority ? Solution ? Conclusion
- 3. Introduction
- 4. Dangers ? Freedom ? Assertion of personal liberty E.g.. British Constitution ? Actions with insufficient light
- 5. Its Outcome ? On Working Class and Middle Class ? Material wants ? Masses are raw ? Public duty of discipline
- 6. Its consequences ? Hyde Park Protesters ? ¡°Only to fit to be murderers or thieves¡± Mr. Murphy ? Right reason of intelligence
- 7. Principle Authority ? Principle of Authority ? Right reason ? Who should entrusted with authority? ? Where to turn when Anarchy governs?
- 8. Our Best Self ? ¡°Know thy self¡± ? Jealousy ¨C its poison Avoid it ? Ideal state of Culture ? Be the best of your own self
- 9. Conclusion ? Arnold quotes ¡°Firstly, never go against the best light of you have; secondly, take care that your light be not darkness,¡± Bishop Wilson
- 10. References ? Culture and Anarchy by Mathew Arnold ? Notes provided by Sir
- 11. Thank you ? The presentation is submitted to Dept. of English, Bhavnagar