Quality made the Gessler's fall tragic, Discuss?
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Explanation:Two old brothers, Gessler younger and Gessler older, are shoemakers for a very long time. Their shoes are extremely durable because the brothers were never ready to compromise with quality. Slowly they faced stiff competition from big shoe makers and from the imported shoes. This story tells the lives of traditional workers who had fought a losing war against the industrial revolution in the 20th Century.
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Who were Gessler Brothers?
Gessler brothers were two German migrants who made quality shoes in England. They were old and lived in a small house on the roadside. Their house was two rented tenements let into one in the West End, the part of central London where there are many theatres and many large expensive shops and hotels. The younger of the two was a very rare character. They loved and respected each other. Their shoes had lasting quality yet they did not make good money. Although the two looked identical, the elder Gessler was paler than the younger.
How was Gessler Brother’s shoe shop peculiar?
Among the expensive shops, their shop was the simpler one. They did not give any sign upon its surface, there was just a board, and their German names were written on it, “Gessler Brothers”. They made what was ordered by the customers.
How did John Galsworthy come in touch with the Gessler Brothers?
The writer, John Galsworthy, knew the Gessler Brothers since he was very young, because his father used to order boots from them. John usually ordered his boots for him too. And he always thought that the boots were strange but extremely good, so that’s why he admired the maker.
“It is an art!” When and about what did Gessler younger say so?
One day, when the narrator was in Mr.Gessler’s shop, he asked shyly to him whether it was greatly hard to make boots or not. He asked it because he was too curious. Then Mr.Gessler showed little respect in a humorous but unkind way and answered, “Id is an Ardt!”. He was a Germans, that’s why his English had a German accent.
What were Mr.Gessler’s priorities in making boots?
Mr. Gessler was very disciplined. He was quick but spent enormour time to make his boots. He made the boots with the authentic materials, giving maximum priority to the quality of the boots he made. He did not care about the price of materials. If the customers felt satisfied with the shoes that he made, he would be satisfied too.
How was the Gessler Brothers different from other shoe-shops?
Gessler was very different from the ordinary shoe-makers. He never made a shoe with inferior leather nor did he keep a shoe that was not made by him or his brother. Besides, the Gessler brothers made shoes on order. Their quality equalled none of its time. The brothers, especially the younger Gessler, never compromised with quality. Each pair fitted perfectly. Slim and elegant, their shape made water come into one’s mouth.
Explanation:
Two old brothers, Gessler younger and Gessler older, are shoemakers for a very long time. Their shoes are extremely durable because the brothers were never ready to compromise with quality. Slowly they faced stiff competition from big shoe makers and from the imported shoes.