What
are ‘compulsive habits’? What does Maxwell say are the
compulsive habits of
(i) school
children
(ii) Mij?
What are ‘compulsive habits’? What does Maxwell say are the compulsive habits of
(i) school children
(ii) Mij?
Compulsive
habits are habits that are impossible to
control. According to Maxwell, children on their way to and from
school must place their feet squarely on the centre of each paving
block; they must touch every seventh upright of the iron railings, or
pass to the outside of every second lamp post. Such were the
compulsive habits of children.
Opposite
to Maxwell’s flat, there was a single-storied primary school.
Along its frontage ran a low wall some two feet high. On its way
home, Mij would tug Maxwell to this wall, jump onto it, and gallop
the full length of its thirty yards, distracting both the pupils and
the staff. Such was the compulsive habit of Mij.
Compulsive habits are habits that are impossible to control. According to Maxwell, children on their way to and from school must place their feet squarely on the centre of each paving block; they must touch every seventh upright of the iron railings, or pass to the outside of every second lamp post. Such were the compulsive habits of children.
Opposite to Maxwell’s flat, there was a single-storied primary school. Along its frontage ran a low wall some two feet high. On its way home, Mij would tug Maxwell to this wall, jump onto it, and gallop the full length of its thirty yards, distracting both the pupils and the staff. Such was the compulsive habit of Mij.
