Black Beauty | Social Sensitivity
Aside from the obvious stance on the humane treatment of animals. Black Beauty addresses several other social issues. The character Reuben Smith kills himself, injures Black Beauty, and drives his family into poverty with his alcoholism, illustrating a problem that continues to confront society. The antiwar sentiments expressed by Captain echo the philosophy of nonviolence, particularly as defined by Quakerism.
Less relevant to modern times but of interest to a discussion of nineteenth-century British life, Sewell addresses the problems of the seven-day work week. While no...
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