Greene Ferne Farm · Question
How does Greene Ferne Farm develop the theme of Social Class and Hierarchy?
Answer
Greene Ferne Farm by Richard Jefferies develops Social Class and Hierarchy across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
The book meticulously details the rigid social stratification of rural Victorian England, from the subtle distinctions in how long farmers keep their hats on in church to the hierarchical meaning of clothing, and the stark divide between landowners, farmers, and labourers.
The chapter meticulously details the social stratification of the village, from the farmers' hats and smocks to the seating in church, and the deference shown to Squire Thorpe.
Evidence in the book
- Up to Church
The chapter meticulously details the social stratification of the village, from the farmers' hats and smocks to the seating in church, and the deference shown to Squire Thorpe.