Mary Wollstonecraft's Original Stories

Moral Education: The Primary Purpose Of The Book Is To Provide Moral Education To Children. Wollstonecraft Emphasizes The Importance Of Shaping Young Minds With Values Such As Honesty Industry And Kindness. Rationality And Reason: Consistent With Wollstonecraft'S Broader Philosophical Views The Stories Encourage The Use Of Reason And Critical Thinking. Mrs. Mason Often Engages The Girls In Discussions That Prompt Them To Think Rationally About Their Actions And Decisions. Virtue And Vice: The Stories Illustrate The Consequences Of Virtuous And Vicious Behaviors. Through The Experiences Of Various Characters In The Stories The Book Teaches That Virtue Leads To Happiness And Fulfillment While Vice Results In Misery And Regret.