"As a teacher you are more or less obliged to pay the same amount of attention to everything. That can wear you down."

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Thematic Reflection

This quotation examines the core nature of Fashion as articulated by Marilyn Hacker. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Fashion provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Marilyn Hacker

Marilyn Hacker is an American poet, translator and critic. She is Professor of English emerita at the City College of New York.

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