In 1933 British journalist and writer Vera Brittain (1893–1970) published Testament of Youth, a volume of memoirs that depicted her coming-of-age and maturation during the years 1900–1925. The following passage is an excerpt from Brittain’s memoir in which she reflects on her early educational experiences. Read the passage carefully. Compose a thesis statement you might use for an essay analyzing the rhetorical choices Brittain makes to convey her perspective on education for British girls in the early twentieth century. Then select at least four pieces of evidence from the passage and explain how they support your thesis.