Latin Teacher

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-27

Identity

Marie's Latin instructor, whom she despises.

Diary References

1874

• January 27: "cet exécrable professeur" (this execrable professor)

1873

• Multiple complaints about Latin lessons

Context

• Part of Marie's classical education
• She finds him insufferable
• Latin considered essential for educated women
• Shows tension between Marie's interests and required studies