Representations of social class in popular literature

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

3 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

07/13/2009

Category :

Philosophy & literature

Sub category :

Literature

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Summary :

Introduction
Study of Canada, as divided into various social class
The theme of social class represented in 3 different novels
Review: Who Do You Think You Are? a novel by Alice Munro
Review: The Wars by Timothy Findley
Review: In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje
Conclusion
Bibliography

Abstract

Many of the texts studied in literature portray Canada as a country that is divided by social class. Three of these novels in particular are Who Do You Think You Are?, The Wars and In the Skin of a Lion. The first of these novels is a set of small stories that chronicles the main character's perception of class division in two different places in Ontario. In the second part of the book, the main character, Rose begins to become very conscious of class divisions in (Canadian society). social class is a main theme of this book. The second book shows the life of an upper class, traditional Canadian family, and how they are tested through warfare. This is done through an account of Robert Ross' experiences as an officer in the Canadian army during World War I. This book also highlights the theme of social class in Canada. Finally, the third book illustrates the lives and sacrifices of immigrant in Toronto in the early 1900s. They are portrayed in a way that depicts the social divisions and class divisions that were prominent in Toronto and Canada back then. As such, this book also shares the theme of social class.