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Social Class and Hierarchy
How Greene Ferne Farm develops Social Class and Hierarchy.
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.
Where it surfaces
- 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.