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What is the significance of the door key in Nancy's disguise?
What is the significance of the door key in Nancy's disguise?
- It symbolizes her lower-class status
- It is a symbol of her rebellion
- It is a fashion accessory
- It marks her as a member of a property-owning class (correct)
Why does Nancy disguise herself as a middle-class woman?
Why does Nancy disguise herself as a middle-class woman?
- To gain social voice and social visibility (correct)
- To show off her fashion sense
- To blend in with the penniless mob
- To rebel against the law
What does Nancy become when she wears the attire of the middle class?
What does Nancy become when she wears the attire of the middle class?
- An individual with social voice and social visibility (correct)
- A rebel against the law
- A member of the penniless mob
- An individual with no social voice
What is the relationship between clothing and identity established in these chapters?
What is the relationship between clothing and identity established in these chapters?
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What is the result of Nancy's disguise in the police station?
What is the result of Nancy's disguise in the police station?
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Study Notes
Clothing and Identity in Victorian Society
- In Victorian society, clothing reveals social class and affects how one is perceived by the legal system.
- Nancy's disguise as a middle-class woman includes a plainly displayed door key, signifying that she is a property owner and therefore from a higher social class.
- By dressing as a middle-class woman, Nancy gains a social voice and visibility, transforming from an anonymous member of the lower class to an individual worthy of being heard.
Class Distinctions in the Police Station
- The police station, as a representation of the legal system, recognizes Nancy as an individual with a voice only when she is dressed as a middle-class woman.
- The middle class is distinguished from the lower class through their attire, with the former being associated with property ownership and social visibility.
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Explore how Nancy's disguise in the police station reveals social class differences in Victorian England. Analyze the significance of the door key as a symbol of property ownership.
