Hierarchy, Gentility and Humanity in Elizabeth Gaskell´s Cranford
The essay consists of three chapters. Chapter One first deals with the hierarchy in Cranford and within the ladies´ community. The basis of rank is then developed. The second part of Chapter One explores what behaviour and manners are considered “genteel” or “vulgar”. In Chapter Two, the Cranford vi...
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| Language: | English |
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Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation
2013
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-94289 |
| Summary: | The essay consists of three chapters. Chapter One first deals with the hierarchy in Cranford and within the ladies´ community. The basis of rank is then developed. The second part of Chapter One explores what behaviour and manners are considered “genteel” or “vulgar”. In Chapter Two, the Cranford views on gentility are put to the test and in Chapter Three the views on hierarchy. |
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