Paper Summary:

This essay analyzes Wilkie Collins work "The Moonstone" and the motivations behind his work. The essay argues that Collins uses this book to discuss his opinions on the class system. It argues that Collins demonstrates his aspiration for equality in society through his depiction of different characters of different class ranks in the book. Further, the essay asserts that Collins in successful in portraying the English class system as foolish.

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"At the very beginning of the story, Gabriel Betteredge (the Verinders' head servant) states that he was "asked [by Franklin Blake] to tell the story of the Diamond" (Collins 13) in his own words from his own personal experience. Blake has asked many of the characters in the story to do so. From this soliciting, readers are provided with first-hand accounts of not only the characters' individual encounters, but also their personal thoughts on matters. These thoughts reflect the feelings of the characters and these feelings vary between each character because of the lives that they have lived. Their thoughts reflect their class status. The audience develops an idea of what life was like for members of all classes in society."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Collins, Wilkie. The Moonstone. 2nd Ed. Oxford University Press, 2008.

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