# What Provincial vs. Urban Life means in The Cloven Foot

> The story contrasts the idyllic, gossip-ridden Devonshire village of Hazlehurst with the corrupt, vibrant world of London and Paris, where characters like Edward Clare and John Treverton seek fortune or escape.

## Explanation

The story contrasts the idyllic, gossip-ridden Devonshire village of Hazlehurst with the corrupt, vibrant world of London and Paris, where characters like Edward Clare and John Treverton seek fortune or escape.

Edward contrasts the dull but familiar Devonshire village life with the smoke-tainted, greedy streets of London, finding comfort in being 'somebody' in the country.

The contrast between Laura's childhood at the cottage in Chiswick and the oppressive, monumental atmosphere of her aunt's London house is highlighted.

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