Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures By Douglas William Jerrold
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- Editora: Podcast
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First serialized in Punch magazine in 1845, and officially published in book form in 1846, Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures presents a collection of 37 lectures delivered by Mrs. Caudle to her husband as a means of reproach for his trivial infractions. Also, the author marvelously incorporates typical elements responsible for disagreements between spouses including the antipathetic mother-in-law, the neer-do-well friends, and the jealous outbursts.Jerrolds charming piece of satire introduces the Victorian married couple, Mr. Job Caudle, a small shop owner, and his martinet wife. Aware that her husband is much too busy during the day to absorb her wisdom and convictions, Mrs. Caudle patiently waits till nightfall, when the pair is united in the comfort of their bed, to share her thoughts with him. Unable to escape her verbal attacks, Mr. Caudle must bravely endure her overreactions over his innocent deeds. Furthermore, Mrs. Caudle possesses the power to exaggerate situations and formulate inflated outcomes that will supposedly bring havoc to their family. Needless to say, Mrs. Caudle seems to fuss about her husbands every move, as she fiercely brings attention to his innocent faults including money-lending, late night outings with friends, and a suspicious friendship with a certain woman. However, after thirty years of marriage, his wife dies and leaves him all alone in the night, but despite her physical absence, her voice still freshly lingers in his mind. As a result, he feels the need to write down her lectures each night and keep their nocturnal tradition alive.Interestingly, Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures evokes a feeling of déjà vu, as Mrs. Caudle presents an archetypal model of the nagging and protective wife, whose husband is left defenseless against her scolding. A delightful set of heartfelt matrimonial discourse, Mrs. Caudles bedroom lectures are sure to raise a laugh with her comical, yet charmingly realistic portrayal of a Victorian wife, as she fulfills the authoritative role as Mr. Caudles lawfully wedded wife.
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Lecture 1: Mr. Caudle has lent five pounds to a friend
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Lecture 2: Mr. Caudle has been at a tavern with a friend, and is “enough to poison a woman” with tobacco smoke
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Lecture 3: Mr. Caudle joins a club – “The Skylarks”
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Lecture 4: Mr. Caudle has been called from his bed to bail Mr. Prettyman from the watch-house
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Lecture 5: Mr. Caudle has remained downstairs till past one, with a friend
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Lecture 6: Mr. Caudle has lent an acquaintance the family umbrella
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Lecture 7: Mr. Caudle has ventured a remonstrance on his day’s dinner: cold mutton and no pudding. – Mrs Caudle defends the cold shoulder.
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Lecture 8: Caudle has been made a mason – Mrs Caudle indignant and curious
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Lecture 9: Mr Caudle has been to Greenwich fair
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Lecture 10: On Mr. Caudle’s shirt buttons
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Lecture 11: Mrs Caudle suggests the her dear mother should “come and live with them”
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Lecture 12: Mr. Caudle having come home a little late, declares that henceforth “he will have a key”
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Lecture 13: Mrs Caudle has been to see her dear mother – Caudle on the “joyful occasion”, has given a party and issued a card of invitation
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Lecture 14: Mrs Caudle thinks it “high time” that the children should have summer clothing
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Lecture 15: Mr. Caudle again stayed out late. Mrs Caudle, at first injured and violent, melts.
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Lecture 16: Baby is to be christened; Mrs Caudle canvasses the merits of probable godfathers
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Lecture 17: Caudle in the course of the day has ventured to question the economy of “washing at home”
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Lecture 18: Caudle, whilst walking with his wife, has been bowed to by a younger and even prettier woman than Mrs Caudle
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Lecture 19: Mrs Caudle thinks “it would look well to keep their wedding-day”
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