“From Strictures on the Modern System of Female Education” by Hannah More and “The Table's Turned” by William Wordsworth; An evening scene, on the same subject” at first glance seem unrelated; However, upon further investigation, it is clear that the two works share a common goal: to inspire readers to embark on a meaningful educational journey. The two passages, one traditionally persuasive, the other traditionally literary, differ in their interpretation but converge in their principles. Both Wordsworth and More seek to change the culture of education in their society. By placing their pieces in conversation with each other, each author's perspective illuminates in the other's piece a message decipherable only through their respective lens. As the title reveals, More places her argument around a feminist perspective. In her introduction, she condemns society for failing to provide women with moral education. She argues that society holds women to incredibly high moral standards without providing them with the moral educational foundation necessary for success in their critical society (220). Others argue that the banal education her society provides women only cultivates "dancers, singers, musicians, painters, actresses, sculptors, gilders, varnishers, engravers, and embroiderers" (221). All of these occupations condemn women to a less fulfilling and less influential existence than they are capable of living. As a result, women do not respond to their natural calling: to act as “daughters, wives, mothers, and lovers of the family” (222). Through these more familiar roles, women express their true potential as patriots who raise posterity, thus ensuring the future success of their country. More... middle of paper... seeks to liberate women from their state of quasi-slavery and push them to realize their potential as shapers of society. Wordsworth and More seek to equip their readers with the hunger to pursue knowledge, thereby spreading the thrills of meaningful education and inspiring change in the educational culture of their society. Works Cited Menke, Richard. “Romantic Literature: Wordsworth.” Park Hall, Athens. September 15, 2011. Conference.More, Hannah. “from the restrictions on the modern female education system”. British literature, 1780-1830. By Anne Kostelanetz. Mellor and Richard E. Matlak. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace College, 1996. 220-23. Print.Wordsworth, William. "The situation has changed; an evening scene, on the same subject." British literature, 1780-1830. By Anne Kostelanetz. Mellor and Richard E. Matlak. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace College, 1996. 571. Print.