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Social Class and Worth
How On a Pincushion develops Social Class and Worth.
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.
Where it surfaces
- On a Pincushion
The pins' complaints about being unused reflect a hierarchy of value based on material and function.
- A Toy Princess
Ursula's true worth is found in the humble fisherman's home, not in the rigid, emotionless court.