Word: moralize
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...average existence. The novel, on the other hand, leaves one with a profound realization of its tragedy, --"played out." Its lesson is that human beings must ultimately go somewhere beyond Vanity Fair for lasting happiness. Without changing the motley for the gown, Thackeray has preached the world a great moral truth. But Mr. Mitchell leaves Becky so well off that one rather sympathizes with her misdemeanors...
...only other stories in the number are "Five Years After" by an anonymous writer, which is a rather pessimistic picture with an ostensible moral; and "Patsey" by R. A. Wood '03, a story of Irish squalor and wretchedness a trifle too realistic in detail...
...sonnet entitled "To E. A. B." is another poem of considerable merit as is also a refreshing little love poem entitled, "Miranda" by R. Pier '03. "To a Motion for a Verse" by Lyon Ives has less poetry in it than the other poems; it nevertheless points an excellent moral...
...this way a commendable departure from the conventional rambling vehicle for chance flashes of wit. But the treatment is unfortunately inconclusive, and the writer, apparently aware of this, follows the good old Lampoon fashion and introduces an allusion to recent hour exams, instead of pointing his intended moral...
...same time there comes from all sides an imperious call for beauty. On the one hand, the acting and the miseen-scene, as well as the talent of the playwrights, contribute to reality; on the other, magnificence of scenery and nobleness of acting contribute to a material and a moral beauty. This intimate union of Truth and Beauty will be extremely beneficial to the French Drama. The stage will become more and more a large tribune, from which will resound the echo of all the high productions and aspirations of the new century. If the Stage continues faithful...