As to politics, we were like the rest of the country people in England; that is to say, we neither knew nor thought any thing about the matter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Country people in England previously knew nothing about politics.
- In plain terms
- Rural people often ignore politics.
- What can you take from it?
- Political awareness varies by location.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some ignore politics?
- Does location affect awareness?
Another view
Not all rural people ignore politics equally.
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