# What Social Class and Worth means in On a Pincushion

> The pincushion objects argue about their value based on past use and appearance, while stories like 'The Seeds of Love' and 'Siegfrid and Handa' explore how true worth is tied to character and kindness, not birth or status.

## Explanation

The pincushion objects argue about their value based on past use and appearance, while stories like 'The Seeds of Love' and 'Siegfrid and Handa' explore how true worth is tied to character and kindness, not birth or status.

The pins' complaints about being unused reflect a hierarchy of value based on material and function.

Ursula's true worth is found in the humble fisherman's home, not in the rigid, emotionless court.

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