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How does Larkin critique the academic world in "Naturally the Foundation Will Bear Your Expenses"?
In the poem, the speaker describes traveling to meet "Professor Lal," an academic connection. On the flight, he reads "pages" presented not long ago at Berkeley. Meanwhile, there is commotion in the outside world, delaying the speaker's travel. He realizes, later, that the crowds were from a public festival put on by the royals. He calls it rubbish. He likens this antiquated ritual of royalty to the "rituals" of academia.
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What is the significance of Mr. Bleaney?
When the speaker moves into a new house or flat, he is told that it used to be occupied by Mr. Bleaney....
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