In "Of Marriage and Single Life," does Bacon say that great public works are created only by unmarried or childless men? Explain.

Bacon says that men have no responsibility to anyone but themselves. This allows them to have the time and money to plan, promote and assist in public works.

Explanation:

In "Of Marriage and Single Life," Bacon shows the strengths and weaknesses of single and married life. When talking about the life of a single person, Bacon shows how single individuals have freedom and no responsibility and that is why they can spend their time and money looking for things for their own benefit or promoting a benefit to society. Bacon says that only single, childless men can create great public works because they have a free mind to design them and even free money to invest in them, not worrying about family obligations or other household matters.