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what role does class play in the story of an hour?
Mrs Mallard is a middle-class woman living at an age where the women were expected to follow a set of social norms and expectations imposed upon them. Middle-class women like Louise led repressive and limited life under the control of their husbands. They were not free to do what they want and the oRead more
Mrs Mallard is a middle-class woman living at an age where the women were expected to follow a set of social norms and expectations imposed upon them. Middle-class women like Louise led repressive and limited life under the control of their husbands. They were not free to do what they want and the only supposed way they could actually taste freedom was through the death of their husband as seen here in the story. Class plays an important role in understanding how middle-class Victorian women suffered during that time and were bounded to their husbands and certain rules, leaving their freedom behind.
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The story started by introducing the main characters, the Gessler Brothers and their humble shoe shop. The narrator described the feeling of being amazed at the shoes made by them and kept for display. He went on to talk about the two German brothers who were shoemakers and value the quality of theiRead more
The story started by introducing the main characters, the Gessler Brothers and their humble shoe shop. The narrator described the feeling of being amazed at the shoes made by them and kept for display. He went on to talk about the two German brothers who were shoemakers and value the quality of their work. Mr. Gessler, though old and wrinkled made excellent boots and one did not easily wear them out. The narrator recalled the time he went to their shop to buy shoes and how Mr. Gessler had shown him a pair of Russian leather which would make a fine piece for the shoes. Once the narrator did the mistake of admitting the fact that one of the town boots made by Mr. Gessler had creaked the other day. Mr. Gessler went quiet as he knew it was unlikely of him to make a mistake but at last he said that the narrator could send the boots to him and if he was unable to repair them, he would take them off the bill. Another time, the narrator, in a hurry, went to the shop wearing shoes from another firm. For the first time then, he heard Mr. Gessler bitterly complain against the big firms who take away their honest work by advertising and provide poor quality shoes. The next time when the narrator went to buy shoes, he saw half of the shop sold to another bootmaker, making for the Royal Family. Soon he learned that Mr. Gessler’s elder brother had died as he was unable to recover from the loss of losing the shop. After many years, when he went to the shop, the narrator was surprised to see the name Gessler Brothers removed and some other name put up. When he went inside to make enquiry, a new owner told them that Mr. Gessler had died out of starvation. This was quite a shock to the narrator as the best shoemaker in the town was no more.
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The moral of the story is dedication and commitment towards one’s work. The Gessler Brothers, throughout the entire story, remained true to themselves and their work, despite suffering heavy losses. Even if they suffered at the end, Gessler Brothers made the best boots in London. Mr. Gessler had saiRead more
The moral of the story is dedication and commitment towards one’s work. The Gessler Brothers, throughout the entire story, remained true to themselves and their work, despite suffering heavy losses. Even if they suffered at the end, Gessler Brothers made the best boots in London. Mr. Gessler had said that for him shoemaking was an art and he performed his work with dedication. Their shoes were of such fine quality that one could not easily wear them out. One must work with dedication and passion, so that even if they die, one day, their name like the Gessler Brothers will carry on.
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See lessWho were the Gessler brothers in the story Quality and why did the author remember them?
The Gessler Brothers were German shoemakers who made the best shoes in a London. They valued the quality of their boots over anything else. The narrator always remembered them because of their hardworking nature and their integrity. Despite facing tough competitions from the big firms, the quality oRead more
The Gessler Brothers were German shoemakers who made the best shoes in a London. They valued the quality of their boots over anything else. The narrator always remembered them because of their hardworking nature and their integrity. Despite facing tough competitions from the big firms, the quality of their work did not change. Though eventually they lost in the big run, the narrator had never seen or worn shoes like the ones made by the Gessler Brothers. So fine was their quality that one could not easily wear them out and unlike the big firms, they didn’t take help of advertisements, even if they suffered heavy losses. They remained true to themselves and to their work till the very end.
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Mr. Gessler seemed to be against the big firms. He said that those big firms have no self respect. They were all trash. They get all the customers by advertisements and promotions and take away work from hardworking people like the Gessler Brothers. Those big firms don’t prefer quality but fashionabRead more
Mr. Gessler seemed to be against the big firms. He said that those big firms have no self respect. They were all trash. They get all the customers by advertisements and promotions and take away work from hardworking people like the Gessler Brothers. Those big firms don’t prefer quality but fashionable, if less comfortable, shoes.
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The narrator always held the work made by Mr. Gessler in high regards. He said they were too beautiful- the pair of pumps, so inexpressibly slim, the patent leathers with cloth tops, making water come into one’s mouth, the tall brown riding boots with marvelous sooty glow- all seemed mysterious andRead more
The narrator always held the work made by Mr. Gessler in high regards. He said they were too beautiful- the pair of pumps, so inexpressibly slim, the patent leathers with cloth tops, making water come into one’s mouth, the tall brown riding boots with marvelous sooty glow- all seemed mysterious and wonderful to him. The quality of the shoes made by the Gessler Brothers is so good that it was not easy to wear them out and one can keep on wearing them for two years or more. They took a lot of time to create the shoes but made the best boots in London.
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Mr. Gessler died from slow starvation as the doctor called it. He would keep the shop on; wouldn’t have a soul touch his boots except himself. He would sit in his shop and go on and on making shoes. Never gave himself time to eat; never had a penny in the house. All went in rent and leather. This waRead more
Mr. Gessler died from slow starvation as the doctor called it. He would keep the shop on; wouldn’t have a soul touch his boots except himself. He would sit in his shop and go on and on making shoes. Never gave himself time to eat; never had a penny in the house. All went in rent and leather. This was how he slowly started to death.
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When the author had expressed his condolences to Mr. Gessler on the death of his elder brother, Mr Gessler had replied by saying that he died as he could not get over losing the other shop. He also said that his brother was a good man who made good boots but he was no more now. Read summary of QualiRead more
When the author had expressed his condolences to Mr. Gessler on the death of his elder brother, Mr Gessler had replied by saying that he died as he could not get over losing the other shop. He also said that his brother was a good man who made good boots but he was no more now.
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See lessWho removed the name plate of his shop and why?
The Gessler Brothers had to sell one part of their shop to another bootmaker, making for the Royal Family. They had to do so as hardly anyone came to buy their boots which led to less money. Soon after the death of both the brothers, the bootmaker, who had initially taken one part of their shop, tooRead more
The Gessler Brothers had to sell one part of their shop to another bootmaker, making for the Royal Family. They had to do so as hardly anyone came to buy their boots which led to less money. Soon after the death of both the brothers, the bootmaker, who had initially taken one part of their shop, took up the entire shop putting up their name.
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Who is the narrator of the lesson Quality?
The narrator of the story is not named. However, one assumes that the author, John Galsworthy, himself is acting as the narrator and narrating the story to the readers. Read summary of Quality
The narrator of the story is not named. However, one assumes that the author, John Galsworthy, himself is acting as the narrator and narrating the story to the readers.
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