O moral Gower!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A direct address praising Gower for his moral focus.
- In plain terms
- Praising Gower for his moral writing.
- What can you take from it?
- Moral integrity is worthy of praise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a writer moral?
- Does reputation match action?
Another view
It lacks context on why he is called moral.
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