Many people consider Hard Times to be an example of Proletariat Propaganda. Dicken's portrayal of the bourgeoisie, specifically, his portrayal of Bounderby, is seen as an inaccurate illustration of businessman at the time, as well as an attack...
The Question and Answer section for Hard Times is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Many people consider Hard Times to be an example of Proletariat Propaganda. Dicken's portrayal of the bourgeoisie, specifically, his portrayal of Bounderby, is seen as an inaccurate illustration of businessman at the time, as well as an attack...
Some would say that the circus symbolizes amusement, or the need people have for amusement and entertainment. But although this is true, the circus also represents something..... something more simple, and that is a contradiction to Gradgrind's...
The staircase that Mrs. Sparsit imagines represents her belief that Louisa is going to elope with Harthouse, and in turn, ruin her reputation forever.