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The victorians
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- 1Why is the stage of change named after Queen Victoria?The stage of change is named after Queen Victoria, she was crowned in 1837 and she lasted 63 years, the longest period in the English history.
- 2What were the differences in economy and work for middle and low classesTown side of progress- Factory workers spent 16 hours, days toiling for low wedges, harsh and dangerous conditions. Middle Class Prosperity- Rapidly growing middle class, running the factories.
- 3When and how was the English language implemented?The birth of standard English- People entering the middle class tried to speak proper English.
The English language became more homogeneous. Oxford English dictionary published in 1884. - 4How did the British empire expanded?British Imperialism- The British Empire has had been steadily expanding throughout the Victorian’s rule.
- 5What were the subjects of the writing style?They focused more in poetic subjects: ancient legends, exotic foreign lands, romantic love and the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.
- 6What was realism focused on?Realism focused on the effects of the industrial revolution on Great Britain.
Many novels were first published in serial form magazines and newspaper - 7What were victorians interested about in reading?Victorians love of reading was by no means limited to fiction.
Victorians were curious about all aspects after changing world. - 8How did the novels developed and ended?Naturalists writers packed their novels with the harsh details of industrialized life unrelieved by humor or a happy ending.
- 9How is the universe seen by the naturalism?As an uncarning force, in difference in human suffering
- 10How was England recognized at that time?England=workshop of the world
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