Questions and Answers
How is Mr. Bounderby's laughter described in the text?
Metallic
What is the most prominent physical feature of Mr. Bounderby described in the text?
Big, puffed head
Why does Mr. Bounderby's forehead have swelled veins according to the text?
As a result of stress and strain
In what room does Mr. Bounderby deliver observations to Mrs. Gradgrind on his birthday?
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What is the significance of Mr. Bounderby constantly boasting about being a self-made man?
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How does Mr. Bounderby's appearance reflect his personality in the text?
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Study Notes
Characterization of Mr. Bounderby
- Mr. Bounderby is a rich, loud, and self-made man who is a banker, merchant, and manufacturer.
- He has a coarse physical appearance, with a puffed head, forehead, and veins in his temples, giving him a strained look.
- His skin is tight, holding his eyes open and lifting his eyebrows, making him seem inflated like a balloon.
- He has a loud, brassy voice and is prone to boasting about his past ignorance and poverty.
- Despite being a self-made man, he is arrogant and has a bullying nature, which is ironic given his humble origins.
- Mr. Bounderby is around 47-48 years old, but looks older, possibly due to his loud and boastful personality.
- He has little hair, which may be due to his constant talking and boasting.
- In the formal drawing-room of Stone Lodge, Mr. Bounderby is celebrating his birthday, standing on the hearthrug and warming himself before the fire.
