§ 7 The Schoolmaster and Literature
“Essentially the work of the schoolmaster is to prepare the young and naturally over-individualized mind for communion with the Mind of the Race. Essentially his curriculum deals with modes of expression, with languages, grammar, the mathematical system of statement, the various scientific systems of statement, the common legend of history. All leads up, as the scholar approaches adolescence, to the introduction to living literature, living thought, criticism, and religion. But when we consider how literature is taught in schools——”
Here the writing leaves off abruptly, and then there is written in very minute letters far down the page and apparently after an interval for reflection—
“Scholastic humour
O God!”