# How does Just William develop the theme of Social Class and Pretense?

> Just William by Richmal Crompton

## Answer

Just William by Richmal Crompton develops Social Class and Pretense across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The narrative satirizes class distinctions and social pretensions, as seen in characters like Mrs. de Vere Carter, who values 'refining influence,' and William's disregard for such hierarchies.

Mrs. de Vere Carter explicitly wants to mix 'children of our class' with village children for their 'refining influence,' revealing class-based pretensions.

## Evidence

- [vii-william-joins-the-band-of-hope](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/just_william_se/chapters/vii-william-joins-the-band-of-hope.md): Mrs. de Vere Carter explicitly wants to mix 'children of our class' with village children for their 'refining influence,' revealing class-based pretensions.

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