Comment on the significance of chapter 15 in terms of themes and issues in the novel so far.

This chapter features many of the issues brought up in the book so far. These issues are present from the beginning of the chapter.

Before even reading the chapter, it is clear that it will raise one specific theme. The name of the chapter is "Father and Daughter", and so this tells us that the main topic will be the ‘relationship' between Louisa and Mr. Gradgrind. We already know that Louisa and her father Mr. Gradgrind have a lack of interaction and we learn that Louisa has had an upbringing that represses her feelings and personality. This upbringing is based on the Gradgrind philosophy – a hard philosophy of inhumanity and fact (also used in his teaching). This is shown in chapter eight where Louisa recalls a conversation with Tom, her brother. Louisa says "Tom, I wonder", and Mr. Gradgrind steps in and says "Louisa, never wonder". It is in Louisa's nature to wonder as it is for......

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Title: Comment On The Significance Of Chapter 15 In Terms Of Themes And Issues In The Novel So Far.
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