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The Pothunters · Theme
Class and Social Hierarchy
How The Pothunters develops Class and Social Hierarchy.
The school's social structure is depicted through distinctions between prefects and fags, day boys and boarders, and interactions with local gentry like Sir Alfred Venner, highlighting class-based privileges and conflicts.
Where it surfaces
- Concerning the Mutual Friend
The tension between Plunkett as head of the House and the other boys highlights the social structure within the school.
- XIII: Sir Alfred Scores
Sir Alfred Venner, as a Member of Parliament and landowner, exerts influence over the school, highlighting class dynamics between the local gentry and the school.