1. In “Letter 55,” does Margaret Cavendish prove to be a conservative who supports the social structure of her society, or does she prove to be a liberal who is criticizing the social structure and wishing for a different structure? In other words, what are her views on the social structure of her society, and what rhetorical strategy does her argument employ? Analyze specific parts of her letter to answer these questions. (Hint: good writing avoids the use of clichés—in other words, please do not argue that money can not buy happiness or that the poor are happier than the wealthy.)
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