Question

With reference to the short story 'Quality state the hardships faced by traditional artists in the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution in England in the 18th Century.​

Answer 1

Answer:

John Galsworthy’s story “Quality”, the writer has used the device of contrast to highlight how the real artful creators of handicrafts are facing tough challenges in an age of marketing and advertisements. The appearance of Mr. Gessler and his shop at the beginning of the story and a changing scenario in the course of the story portrays the decline of cottage industry due to stiff competition from large firms in the backdrop of Industrial Revolution in England in the 20th century.