Question

How did Victorian literature differ in class representation compared to earlier periods?

• A. It exclusively focused on the aristocracy and their concerns.
• B. It represented various social classes, including the middle and working class
• C. It largely ignored the existence of the working class.
• D. It primarily depicted the rural gentry and their landholdings.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It represented various social classes, including the middle and working class

• Victorian novels portrayed a wide range of social groups.

• This realism made the literature more relatable and popular, especially with the middle class.

• Authors like Charles Dickens highlighted working-class struggles.