In "Eight Months On Ghazzah Street," Hilary Mantel explores the societal tendency to equate early rising with virtue and moral superiority. Many people believe that waking up early reflects discipline, ambition, and worthiness. This perception often overlooks the complexities of individual circumstances and the personal nature of productivity and success. Mantel critiques this simplistic association, suggesting that it diminishes the achievements of those who may not adhere to traditional schedules. She invites readers to reconsider their assumptions about productivity and the value of different lifestyles, emphasizing that moral worth cannot be judged purely by one's waking hours.

In "Eight Months On Ghazzah Street," Hilary Mantel explores the societal tendency to equate early rising with virtue and moral superiority. Many people believe that waking up early reflects discipline, ambition, and worthiness. This perception often overlooks the complexities of individual circumstances and the personal nature of productivity and success.

Mantel critiques this simplistic association, suggesting that it diminishes the achievements of those who may not adhere to traditional schedules. She invites readers to reconsider their assumptions about productivity and the value of different lifestyles, emphasizing that moral worth cannot be judged purely by one's waking hours.