I'm not sure I fully understand the context here, not being American (Is it race? Everything in America is about race these days...) and the debate around state vs. private schools is framed differently here, but I don't think Shakespeare meant that holding a mirror to nature meant insulting the audience (although Hamlet does want the players to remind his uncle that he's a murderer!). That said, it is possible and maybe sometimes desirable to insult the audience, but it probably will put off a lot of readers unless you can also make it endearing in some way (like Dickens).
Such an interesting topic. As one who grew up in the South, many "private" schools got there start as a way to send children to a segregated school that did not have African Americans in their student body. But even now as facial integration is more acceptable to more people, there is growing support for private or religious schools and much less support for public schools. The state government encourages public funding for private schools by offering vouchers for private school attendance, while financial support of public schools decreases. I know there are difficulties wiothin school systems, but I think a strong public school system is of great value to a community and society at large.
I personally enjoy reading authors with strong opinions, even if I disagree. Can’t wait for your new book!
I'm not sure I fully understand the context here, not being American (Is it race? Everything in America is about race these days...) and the debate around state vs. private schools is framed differently here, but I don't think Shakespeare meant that holding a mirror to nature meant insulting the audience (although Hamlet does want the players to remind his uncle that he's a murderer!). That said, it is possible and maybe sometimes desirable to insult the audience, but it probably will put off a lot of readers unless you can also make it endearing in some way (like Dickens).
Such an interesting topic. As one who grew up in the South, many "private" schools got there start as a way to send children to a segregated school that did not have African Americans in their student body. But even now as facial integration is more acceptable to more people, there is growing support for private or religious schools and much less support for public schools. The state government encourages public funding for private schools by offering vouchers for private school attendance, while financial support of public schools decreases. I know there are difficulties wiothin school systems, but I think a strong public school system is of great value to a community and society at large.