The Condition of the Working Class in England · Character
The French
Mentioned as a comparison in discussions of labour.
minor
Also known as the French
First appearance: competition
The French's tie to The English is one of the pressures that moves The Condition of the Working Class in England—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The French first appears in 0006 competition.
With The English (rivalry): The English compare their industrial conditions with the French, often viewing them as competitors or inferior.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Factory Critics and Irish Immigrants
- Central Figures and Movements
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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rivalry · negative
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