themes and the victorian era

Question 1

has the victorian era influenced the author

Answer 1

yes, him being alive during the victorian era immensely influenced and affected his way of living as he’s been exposed to the negativity of the time period

Question 2

what does the author do to reveal the hidden features of the era

Answer 2

he uses the novel as a way to divulge and reveal the hidden barbaric features of it

Question 3

what themes are present in the novel

Answer 3

it consist of multiple themes concerning our societal issues still relevant now. some are classism, sexism/prejudice and conscious ignorance of not providing to those in need

Question 4

classism in the novel

Answer 4

depicted by how the narrator describes the differences and boundaries between the poor east end and rich west end

Question 5

sexism in the novel

Answer 5

women described as simply a charming necessity whose job is to provide sexual pleasure to men

Question 6

ignorance of those in need in the novel

Answer 6

conscious ignorance of not providing aid for those who are in need, especially the poor. the wealthy would rather exploit and use those underprivileged to further maintain their wealth

Question 7

what themes of the selfishness of human nature are shown

Answer 7

how people deem one’s external appearance more important that one’s internal genuine beauty, how manipulation can negatively influence those vulnerable and how commuting evil acts is only temporary pleasure

Question 8

what does negative manipulation do to those vulnerable

Answer 8

influence vulnerable people, specifically the youth, ultimately leading and reshaping them to be corrupt

Question 9

do evil acts give long lasting pleasure

Answer 9

commuting evil acts can only provide temporary pleasure and will later cause one’s downfall