I actually think the book had a serious point to make. In present times, we are aware of sleazy guys who only go dancing looking for "a bit of skirt".Originally Posted by Baruch
One hundred years ago it was probably much the same, except that a girl's "virtue" was a powerful concept, and the rules of society put a great deal of weight onto it.
It was aimed at innocents who were not aware of what dancing can be like. Maybe it actually served a purpose...
Let your mind go and your body will follow. – Steve Martin, LA Story
I think that you are misreading Mr Faulkner's intent if you believe that this book was merely to serve as a warning to innocents that some males masquarading as gentlemen of the highest calibre were dancing merely to get a bit of skirt.Originally Posted by ducasi
I think that his language and writing is much stronger than that.
On the flip side, I agree that "warning innocents" might not be a bad thing to do... are there any of them left?
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