Hannah More “restrictions on the modern system of female education” and “The Table is Turned” by William Wordsworth; An evening scene, on the same subject” seem at first sight unrelated; however, upon further investigation, it is clear that both works share a common goal: to inspire their readers to embark on a meaningful educational journey. The two plays, one traditionally persuasive, the other traditionally literary, differ in their discourse but converge in their principles. Both Wordsworth and More sought to change the culture of education in their society. By placing their works in conversation with one another, each author's perspective illuminates a message in the other author's work that can only be deciphered through their respective lenses. As her title reveals, More frames her argument around a feminist perspective. In her introduction, she condemns society for failing to provide women with moral education. She argues that society holds women to incredibly high moral standards without providing them with the moral educational foundation necessary to succeed in their critical society (220). More claims that the trivial education his society offers women only cultivates "dancers, singers, actors, painters, actresses, sculptors, gilders, varnishers, engravers and embroiderers" (221). . All these occupations condemn women to an existence less fulfilling and less influential than they are capable of living. As a result, women do not fulfill their natural vocation: to act as “daughters, wives, mothers and mistresses of the family” (222). Through these more familial roles, women realize their true potential as patriots who nurture posterity, ensuring the future success of their country. Read more... middle of document ...... seeks to liberate women from their near-slavery status and lead them to realize their potential as shapers of society. Wordsworth and More seek to give their readers a hunger to pursue knowledge, thereby spreading the sensations of meaningful education and inspiring change in the educational culture of their society. Works Cited Menke, Richard. “Romantic Literature: Wordsworth.” Park Hall, Athens. September 15, 2011. Conference. More, Hannah. “restrictions imposed on the modern system of education for women. » British literature, 1780-1830. By Anne Kostelanetz. Mellor and Richard E. Matlak. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace College, 1996. 220-23. Print. Wordsworth, William. "The tables reversed; an evening scene, on the same subject." British literature, 1780-1830. By Anne Kostelanetz. Mellor and Richard E. Matlak. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace College, 1996. 571. Print.