Who am I?
"A member of parliament, a man of facts, numbers, and information."
Who is Thomas Gradgrind?
Mr. Gradgrind takes care of Sissy for this reason.
What is, he wants to fulfill Jupe's wishes of giving her a good education.
shabby
What is old and poor looking?
(WHY) Louisa rubs her cheek excessively after Mr. Bounderby kisses her.
What is, she does not like him?
Name a possible genre for Hard Times
What are: social realism, satire, victorian novel, protest literature, coming-of-age, historical fiction?
"The garden which should be here was never given light, never given water. Nothing could grow -- no hopes, no dreams, no natural feelings."
Who is Louisa Gradgrind?
This happens when Stephen's drunken wife grabs the hazardous bottle and puts it to her lips.
What is Rachael grabs the bottle, saving her?
Waist
What is the narrow part in the middle of your body.
(Chapter 4) This is what Mr. Bounderby and Mr. Gradgrind discuss together far away from Ms. Sparsit's ears.
What is Mr. Bounderby's marriage proposal?
Recall a key word from the book and explain the meaning.
What is many possible answers and Clayton TR will decide?
"...was redder and fatter than ever, and filled with hot air that was ready to explode at any moment..."
Who is Mr. Bounderby?
When Louisa's donations to her brother are not enough to cover his gambling debts, Tom does this.
What is rob the bank?
Hoarse
What is sounding hard from too much shouting?
(Why) On the day of her marriage, Sissy looked at Louisa with surprise, sadness, and pity.
What is, she knew it was not what Louisa wanted?
Give a 1-2 sentence summary for what the book is about.
What is, I tried my best please give me points?
"...miserably pulling the heads from some flowers and biting them."
Who is Tom Gradgrind?
This is the reason why Louisa does not follow Harthouse to his hotel, but instead takes a train to her father.
What is, his teachings are the reason why she is in her situation and is unprepared for how to emotionally handle it.
Indignation
What is feeling a great sense of anger?
Ms. Pegler meant this with "I once had a son, he did wonderfully well but now I have lost him."
What is her son abandoned her?
This person in the story would be the best to write a letter to and why?
What is, points pretty please?
"...a man with a fiery face and a loud, hoarse voice...had brought the workers of Coketown together and shouted strong and angry words at them."
Who is Slackbridge?
This is why Harthouse is invited to meet Mr. Bounderby.
What is, he wants a powerful ally to support his ambition to be a member of parliament.
Nine Oils
What is oils used for medicine and pain relief?
This is why Harthouse offers to pay off Tom's debts when they are in the garden (and Tom is biting flowers.)
What is, for Tom to be nicer to Louisa, giving her a reason to love Mr. Harthouse?
This is the overall lesson and moral of the story (the message that we can learn from)
What is some variation about not following your heart leads to corruption and despair.