Question

How does the story the little match girl reflect the theme of class differentiation in the Victorian era

Answer 1

In the story "The little March Girl" the author had used dream hallucination and the method of fairy tale to depict the inner desire of the girl. The situation of the girl is also interpreted using the technique. The threat which undergoes in her mind as she was not able to sell the matchsticks focuses on the Victorian society. Child labor was gender discrimination was one of the major phenomena of Victorian society. The visions of the girl about her reunion with her grandmother reflect her inner desire for happiness. The dreams of roasted geese, a beautiful Christmas tree and her loving grandmother shows her desires and wishes of her life.