Hard Times
What does Mrs. Sparsit's staircase represent?
Book II chapter X
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The staircase that Mrs. Sparsit imagines represents her belief that Louisa is going to elope with Harthouse, and in turn, ruin her reputation forever.
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This symbol feels almost dramatic and ironic—Sparsit expects a tragic fall, but reality doesn't quite follow her narrative.
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