Hard Times Questions on The Circus
Hard Times
How is symbolism used in Hard Times?
In Hard Times, symbolism is used extensively, notably through the circus and Thomas Gradgrind. The circus symbolizes experiential learning, contrasting with the rigid, fact-based education promoted...
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What are the major points in chapter six of Hard Times?
In Chapter Six, Sissy Jupe is taken in by Mr. Gradgrind and Mr. Bounderby after her father abandons her due to shame. They meet Mr. Sleary, the circus master, who highlights the imaginative world...