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stress / relief:
a feminist scansion
by Michelle Cross
 

I   Consciousness Raising

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Truth, wisdom, sanctitude severe and pure,
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Severe but in true filial freedom placed;
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Whence true authority in men; though both
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Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed;
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For contemplation he and valor formed,
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For softness she and sweet attractive grace,
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He for God only, she for God in him:
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His fair large front and eye sublime declared
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Absolute rule...
 

categorical data

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