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“Catherine Mansfield is quoted in the discussion, highlighting her views on servants and her experience of firing her cook.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: servants and class dynamics
For: Readers interested in modernist literature and social class studies
Key quote: “Mansfield then writes, how blessed. It's dreadful enough to be without servants, but to be with them is far more dreadful.”
The host references Catherine Mansfield to illustrate the contempt that some modernist writers had for their servants, highlighting the complexities of class relationships. Mansfield's quote serves as a poignant example of the emotional and social barriers present in these dynamics.