Fact versus fancy from "summary" of Hard Times by Charles Dickens
In Coketown, facts are valued above all else. The citizens pride themselves on their adherence to the principles of Utilitarianism, which prioritizes practicality and logic. Mr. Gradgrind, a prominent figure in the town, is a staunch believer in the power of facts. He runs a school where children are taught to focus solely on facts and figures, with no room for imagination or creativity. Throughout the novel, Dickens contrasts this emphasis on facts with the concept of fancy. Fancy represents anything that is frivolous, imaginative, or emotional. It is viewed with disdain by the people of Coketown, who see it as a distraction from the important business of...
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