Fifty years on from now, Britain will still be the country of long shadows on cricket grounds, warm beer, invincible green suburbs, dog lovers and pools fillers and, as George Orwell said, 'Old maids bicycling to holy communion through the morning mist' and, if we get our way, Shakespeare will still be read even in school.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker envisions Britain retaining its traditional cultural elements and literature in the future.
- In plain terms
- Britain will keep its old traditions and books even years from now.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultural traditions and literature can endure over time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What traditions define a nation?
- Should societies prioritize continuity over change?
Another view
The view may overlook necessary social changes or progress.
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