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

ADorothy Parker

BDaisy Miller

CVanessa Bell

DVirginia Woolf

Answer:

D. Virginia Woolf

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  • 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.


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