Ayako asked this question about The Boy from the Woods (Wilde, #1):
I am a Japanese reader and have no idea what Wilde means by "Shop with Mr. Cece." (P162) Could anyone tell me what it means? Thank you for your help!
Allison In American public high schools they used to have wood shop or metal shop classes, “Shop” for short, often attended by boys who were unlikely to go to…moreIn American public high schools they used to have wood shop or metal shop classes, “Shop” for short, often attended by boys who were unlikely to go to university and might become mechanics or trademen. Girls often took “home economics” or art classes. (less)
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