We
are learning how the Victorian class
system is represented in the text.
Today, we looked at a “Frost report” which shows about the three class systems which are: Upper, middle and lower class. And also how they looked at each other in terms of behaviour They also had massive differences in height. Like the Upper class were taller than the Middle-class, and the Middle-class were taller than the Lower class.
Lower-class system: The picture illustrates that they look like people from lower class, as the room in the background looks quite dark and they don't even have space to hang their clothes to dry. The house doesn't look like a big bungalow, instead it looks like a small 1-floored house. And the woman in the picture also shows that she is working, not sitting and feeling relaxed. Additionally, the little girl in the right side of the picture looks like as if she is not educated. Instead, she works in her house and helps her mom. They have got all their needs, but not their wants.
Middle-class system: The picture demonstrates that they come from Middle-class families, as they have bows and ribbons on their heads. They also carry parasols (as an alternative of umbrella), which usually were carried by ladies. They are also wearing dresses which are full-sleeved, as they don't really need to work. There are beautiful buildings in the background, which they could afford. They have got all their needs, and a few wants, as well.
Upper-class system: This picture shows that they are very wealthy, as they have got great sense of dressing and look extremely glamorous and elegant. The background of a scenery is a very innovative idea, which is still modern. The woman and the man have 4 children, which shows couples during that time planned for more children as they could afford one. They have got all their need and wants (how lucky were they!).
Video to the "Frost Report"
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