How does the cultured man's view of prudence differ from that of the man who lacks culture?
By referring to the comedies that you know, verify the statement, "The spurious prudence ... is the subject of all comedy" (p. 165).
What are the "petty experiences which usurp the hours and years"? (p. 167). How are we instructed by them?
How does nature punish neglect of prudence?
Name some of the imprudences of men in general, of men of genius, of scholars (pp. 171-173).
What is the result of such imprudence?
Why is prudence called a minor virtue? (p. 175).
To what conclusion does the discussion lead?
Shakespeare; or, The Poet
What is the theme of this essay?