Which novel portrays class conflict in a manufacturing town?
Mary Barton
Emma
Persuasion
Great Expectations
Answer
Mary Barton, written by Elizabeth Gaskell and published in 1848, vividly portrays the class conflict and social unrest within the industrial town of Manchester during the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, the novel explores the harsh living conditions, poor treatment of workers, and the stark contrast between the wealthy mill owners and the impoverished working class.
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