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Social Classes during the Victorian Era

Social Classes during the Victorian Era. Philip Gonzalo Taylor. PLEASE CLICK THIS TO LISTEN TO AUDIO ON EACH SLIDE. Focus Question :. Analyze the different social classes during Victorian Times. Relate the characters in Great Expectations to these Social Classes.

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Social Classes during the Victorian Era

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  1. Social Classes during the Victorian Era Philip Gonzalo Taylor PLEASE CLICK THIS TO LISTEN TO AUDIO ON EACH SLIDE.

  2. FocusQuestion: Analyze the different social classes during Victorian Times. Relate the characters in Great Expectations to these Social Classes.

  3. Therelation of Great Expectations and social class. Social Class

  4. WorkingClass (LowClass) • Poor living and working conditions • Did not follow rules of courtship • Did not participate in social entertainment • Had very little chance for education

  5. WorkingClassmembers in Great Expectations

  6. MiddleClass • Only men provided the income • Consisted of bankers, shopkeepers, merchants, engineers, other professions.

  7. MiddleClassmembers in Great Expectations

  8. UpperClass • Wealth came from inherited land or investments • People are usually from the church and of nobility • Being a Lady • Being a Gentleman

  9. UpperClassmembers in Great Expectations

  10. Conclusion!

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