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In "Cranford," what is portrayed as disappearing?

  • Ancient city

  • Old-fashioned customs

  • Magic

  • Dinosaurs

Answer

In "Cranford," old-fashioned customs are depicted as disappearing, signaling the onset of societal change and the end of a traditional way of life in the face of modernization and urban growth. This theme is central to the story and reflects the broader transition that England experienced during the Victorian era.
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