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In her 1929 essay, Virginia Woolf argued that a woman must have 'money and a room of her own' to write fiction successfully. [This claim is often interpreted as a call for creative independence, but it also reflects Woolf's pragmatic concern for the material conditions required for intellectual labor.] By emphasizing the physical environment, Woolf challenged the romantic notion that genius alone is sufficient for art.
Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence as a whole?
- It suggests that Woolf believed physical space had no impact on the quality of fiction.
- It clarifies Woolf's argument by providing an additional layer of interpretation.
- It argues that Woolf's essay was primarily a financial guide for aspiring writers.
- It identifies the specific sum of money Woolf believed was necessary for success.
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