Compare the world of the book to the real world ('real world' is either when the author wrote the book or when the book takes place). Please give several examples
The world of the 1900's reflects the novel well. The backdrop of WW1, for example, permeates the social and economic themes of the book. Percy uses his influence and family name to profit from the impoverished masses (he makes cheap bread) while Dunstan endures the horror of fighting as well as becomes enlightened from his near death experience with Mrs. Dempster Holy Virgin statue. There are several more examples but I think this gives you a start.
