Going into Society by Charles Dickens
"Going into Society" by Charles Dickens is a satirical short story that falls within the realm of fiction, likely written during the Victorian era. The narrative offers a comedic yet poignant exploration of social class and the human desire to ascend into a higher societal status, centering around the character of a dwarf performer named Mr. Chops who dreams of joining respectable society. Through his journey, the story examines themes of ambition,
societal values, and the often deceptive nature of appearances. The plot follows Mr. Chops, a dwarf known for his performances, who wins a lottery and believes that this windfall will elevate him into the circles of high society. He takes a flamboyant approach to his newfound wealth, hiring a companion and reveling in lavish displays. However, his experiences in society are far from fulfilling; he grapples with disappointment as he realizes that those he mingles with are not as genuine or appreciative as the audiences of his past performances. Ultimately, having been swindled and disillusioned by his social aspirations, he chooses to return to his former life, reflecting on the false promises of wealth and social status and ultimately realizing that true happiness lies outside of the rigid confines of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
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Title | Going into Society |
Note | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
Credits | Transcribed from the 1894 Chapman and Hall edition of "Christmas Stories" by David Price |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
Subject | Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 1422 |
Release Date | Aug 1, 1998 |
Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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