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What theme is prevalent in Gaskell's "North and South"?

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Certainly. The prevalent theme in Elizabeth Gaskell's novel "North and South" is the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society. Set in mid-19th century England, the story explores the clash between the traditional agrarian South and the rapidly industrializing North, highlighting the social, economic, and cultural tensions brought about by industrialization and the rise of the working class.
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