Question

The writer who posited the hypothetical case of Shakespeare's 'wonderfully gifted sister' Judith:

• A. Dorothy Parker
• B. Daisy Miller
• C. Vanessa Bell
• D. Virginia Woolf

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Virginia Woolf

• Writer: Virginia Woolf

• Essay: A Room of One's Own (1929)

• Hypothetical Case: Shakespeare's "wonderfully gifted sister" Judith

• Explanation: In her essay, Virginia Woolf imagines a hypothetical sister of William Shakespeare, Judith, who possesses equal talent and genius. Woolf argues that, despite her gifts, Judith would have faced insurmountable obstacles in pursuing a career in literature due to societal norms and restrictions on women during the Elizabethan era. This thought experiment highlights the historical limitations placed on women's creative potential and opportunities.