Question

Quality establises and upholds the dignity of labour and the almost spiritual character of craftsmanship.discuss

Answer 1

Explanation:

In his story “Quality” John Galsworthy presents a German shoemaker Mr. Gessler, the younger as an epitome of honest craftsmanship. He depicts how true artists like the Gessler Brothers struggle to survive in an age of marketing and advertisement where people are lured to buy even lower quality products from big firms. In doing so the author upholds the dignity of labour and the almost spiritual character of craftsmanship.

The narrator begins his story saying that he knew Mr. Jessler from his youth and he (Jessler) made his father’s boots too. Understandably, the shoemaker made quality shoes and so his customers were very loyal. They would never buy shoes from anywhere else. The narrator highlights the artful mastery of Gessler Brothers and the command they had over their work several times