Casper has a soft spot in his heart for the monarchy. He understands all the absurdities of the institution, but he can’t get rid of that feeling that he associates with childhood and history and national identity. Is it okay to have that feeling knowing what he knows intellectually? Or should he be trying to get rid of it? With help from Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf and The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel, Casper and Vanessa reflect on what it means to glorify national stories and how to go about dismantling them.--We are so grateful to our supporters on Patreon who make this show possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.