The Condition of the Working Class in England · Character
Thomas Carlyle
A contemporary writer and social commentator, referenced for his views.
minor
Also known as Carlyle
First appearance: the condition of the working class in england
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Quoted at length for his vivid and critical description of the Irish as 'the sorest evil' and a 'ready-made nucleus of degradation and disorder.'
Thomas Carlyle first appears in 0002 the condition of the working class in england.
With The Irish (psychological): Thomas Carlyle's writings on the Irish condition influence and reflect the Irish workers' sense of alienation. With The English (psychological): Thomas Carlyle's critiques of industrial society resonate with and shape the English workers' self-perception.
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- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Central Figures and Movements
- Factory Critics and Irish Immigrants
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- The Irish
psychological · negative
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- The English
psychological · ambivalent
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