1. Questions

What does the writer think people value more than beauty and taste?

The writer thinks that people value more the objects that surround them and their homes, besides beauty and taste.

Poe often uses old fashioned language. Look up the definition of one word you are not familiar with and write it down.

.preposterous = contrary to reason or common sense, utterly absurd or ridiculous .

.ochre = an earthy pigment containing ferric oxide, typically with clay, varying from light yellow to brown or red.

.visage = a person's facial expression.

.err = be mistaken or incorrect.

.dangle = hang or swing loosely.

.farrago = a confused mixture.

.bedizen = dress up or decorate gaudily.

The writer is criticising people for having common items of furniture in their homes. Can you think of a current example? Maybe it's a piece of Ikea furniture all your friends have.

An example of a common item of furniture in people's home is the Ikea chair. I know that most of my mates have one especially after the chair project from this year, haha.

Year 1 - Unit 1 & Unit 2

Year 1 - Unit 1 & Unit 2

Week 14: The philosophy of furniture

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