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The "Rape" of Eighteenth Century Society.
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18th century literature `The "Rape" of Eighteenth Century Society In Restoration and Eighteenth Century literature, the writers were more apt to express their desires and experiences on paper, rather than repress their behavior and experiences that the "politeness" of their society prohibited. The Restoration and Eighteenth Century have often been associated with placing high moral values on good manners, courtesy, and respect. However, this is only visible when looking at the society from the exterior. Their preoccupation with politeness was channeled into a state of mind, rather than an act. An interior examination of Restoration and Eighteenth Century society illustrates a society preoccupied with the grandeur of fashion and commodities, as well as holding an abstract view on moral principles. Material possessions were of the utmost importance, while the proper clothing and meticulous appearance became the embodiment of "politeness". On the outside they fit the archetype that their society expected, while on...
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