Hard Times: Mr. Bounderby, Mrs. Sparsit, and James Harthouse

Mrs. Sparsit was moved to a position at the bank after Mr. Bounderby married Louisa Gradgrind.

James Harthouse, a teacher at the Gradgrind school, developed a friendship with Mr. Bounderby, Tom, and Louisa, to whom he was attracted.

Louisa informed James Harthouse that she married Mr. Bounderby out of love.

Stephen Blackpool refused to join the union at Mr. Bounderby's factory because he promised Rachael to stay out of trouble.

When Mr. Bounderby asked Stephen Blackpool about the union meeting, Stephen provided him with detailed information.

What was the primary reason Stephen Blackpool refused to join the union at Mr. Bounderby's factory?

What was the reaction of Mr. Bounderby when Stephen Blackpool told him that he did not think the union could solve the deep-rooted problems of poverty and harsh factory conditions?

What was the nature of the relationship between James Harthouse and the Bounderby household?

What was the role of Mrs. Sparsit after Mr. Bounderby married Louisa Gradgrind?

What was the purpose of Louisa and Tom's visit to Stephen Blackpool's home?