The Victorian era is the period dated between (1837-1901),in which queen Victoria came to the throne, after the Georgian period and before the Edwardian, described as the longest reign. It is argued that this era have many crucial changes. Many characteristics were acquainted with this period: the numerous political and social acts devoted to organize parties, people 's life and institutions (Briggs, 261). The industrialization raised the number of factories and the mechanical development but it left the monarchy between two conflicting ideas, one is the big progress that spread all over the monarchy and the extreme poverty that the working class was suffering from, Bagehot states that ‘Queen Victoria reigned over a society dominated by contrast. On one side were men of ideas and men of power, who had made their way to success or inherited it; on the other side were’ ignorant’ Dorset labourers’( ibid,254 ) London is the capital of Great Britain and its powerful center because of ruling enormous change after the industrialization which made it attractive for different immigrants especially those from the countryside. Those changes were one of the causes for the increased population as it was the case for the entire empire in parallel with the state of peace. The British population …show more content…
Though there were many great poets such as Alfred Tennyson and Browning, novels take the wide concern and emerged, for that, authors are considered to be the prominent figures at that time including the Bronte sisters (Charlotte, Emily and Anne), Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, William Thackeray, George Eliot and
The time period in which the renowned novel Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is written in, is coined "the Victorian age. " This age is a time of economic prosperity because of the industry field and is marked by an ever growing fissure between the upper and lower classes. It is a time when the wealthy became increasingly more powerful while the lower ranks of society sink into economic turmoil. This division among citizens creates a façade within the society as well as the city itself. The upper class choose to "conform to rigid social standards and to the principal ideas of virtues, ethics, charity and respectability" (Barone).
In conclusion, The Victorian Era the evolution of today 's modern society. In many ways the Victorian Era was the “rough draft” of today 's modern america. Religion was questioned, nowadays religion is a secondary thing and a lot more people believe in science and evidence to prove the existence of god. Victorian times set path for new beginnings for education, religion, medicine, and
As economic development advanced, the second half of the 19th century Europe saw another modification in the population growth rates with both low birth and mortality rates. This was due to the changing European marriage pattern, better education system, medical innovation, women independence, migration, globalization and economic prosperity that resulted in the population growth of Europe to decrease and remain
Victorianism was the age of the true woman and the Christian gentleman. People valued the sentiments of character and virtue. They truly believed that all a person had to do to be successful in life was consistently work on becoming a morally right, well-rounded person. A significant part of this were the gender roles deeply embedded into the age. As a Christian gentleman, a man was always right with God and a perfect husband in the home; outside of home, he worked hard and provided for the family.
Primary sources are imperative in building a picture of 19th century Britain as they give us a first-hand insight into what life may have being like during the Victorian age. Upper, Middle and lower-class women in Victorian society had a very limited role, however had very different lives depending on wealth. Upper-class women had everything they needed finest clothing, servants and enjoyed everything money could offer however, had very little power. The lower-class women had less choice and although could never rise to an upper-class standing unless through marriage, they had some opportunity to rise beyond the lowest areas of society through work, becoming a prostitute or possibly a kept woman.
This also meant more children could be born without the worry of enough food being in the house. This allowed the population increase in
Additionally, the period witnessed a remarkable progress in literature and art. All in all, Britain became world 's most powerful trading nation and the largest imperial power in the world; more than a quarter of world¬’s population was ruled from The United Kingdom while the Empire was extended to more than 14 million square miles. However, not everything flourished; the Victorian Era was an era of huge contrasts, people enjoyed opulence and wealth, but penury and poverty were the other side of the coin. Both these extremes were equally normal and usual.
During the victorian times childeren were viewed as nothing more than property. They where abuesed in maney ways such as child labor, fiscal and sexual abuse. There are now laws ristricting children from working in dangerus jobs and providing them with fair pay. These laws also prevent children from working long hours but during the victorian times there were no such laws. Childeren of the victorian era were emoployed as piecers, standing at the spinning machines repairing breaks in the thread.
James Baldwin will be the first poet/author I want to focus on. James Baldwin is a very accomplished man. A social activist, who has fought alongside Martin Luther King Jr, Malcom X , and other predominate figure during the Civil Rights Movement. A person whose experience can be shown through their literature. What I love about Baldwin is his use of allegory, motifs and figurative language to liven up the stories, and add another layer of depth to it.
Throughout Bram Stoker 's time in the Victorian Era, societal norms were prevalent in terms of the seclusion of women 's rights, as well as the religious revival of Catholicism. The time in which Stoker lived was when Catholicism made its breakthrough in english societies. In terms of prominent time periods,"The Victorian Age is in fact above all others an age of religious revival" (Arnstein 149). Because religion was one of the largest changes in the Victorian era, Bram Stoker was surrounded by efforts of incorporating Catholicism back into everyday life. In addition, Stoker grew up in an environment where the "Problem of women 's emancipation in nineteenth century Britain was...recognition for their achievements" (Jihang 49).
There are differences in the lives of the rich and poor in every society. Today, wealthier people are able to live much more comfortably than their poorer counterparts. In Victorian era England, the division of the upper and lower class was much more extreme. To start off, there are many differences and similarities in the daily life of upper and lower class people in the Victorian era.
Why were victorian cities so unhealthy? The victorian era took place between 1837 and 1901, during Queen Victoria’s reign and the industrial revolution. During this time period industrial cities, like Leeds or Manchester, were one of the most unhealthy cities in the world’s history. Water and waste; and housing were the biggest problems, leading to diseases and overcrowding.
Some of those poets such as William Wordsworth,
Charlotte Bronte knew as one of the most talented women authors of the Victorian era. She and her sisters, Emily and Anne grow up in Victorian England, they were inspired by the Romantic authors, and all of them write masterpieces in English literature. Charlotte Bronte faced a lot of difficulties, and obstacles in her life even though she manages to write important works in English Literature. For example, Jane Eyre, The Professor, Shirley, and Villette. At first, she writes Jane Eyre under pseudonym Currer Bell.
III. SOCIAL INFLUENCE AND PREJUDICE The society in the Victorian Era was amidst a great change. Having in mind the fact that they were moving from a pastoral life to industrialization, their lifestyle changed. As with every transition, there is the issue of adapting to changes because people tend to hold onto their principles.