It can be said of him [Scott], when he departed he took a man's life along with him. No sounder piece of British manhood was put together in that eighteenth century of time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Scott represented the peak of British manhood and his departure felt like losing a vital piece of that era.
- In plain terms
- Scott was a perfect example of his time and nation, and his death felt like a big loss.
- What can you take from it?
- Celebrate individuals who embody the best of their culture.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who represents the best of your generation?
- What makes a person exemplary?
Another view
Defining a whole nation through one person is subjective.
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