Struggles of the working class from "summary" of Hard Times by Charles Dickens
The lives of industrial workers in Coketown were defined by hardship and toil. They worked long hours in factories, often in dangerous conditions, for meager wages that barely provided for their basic needs. The monotony and drudgery of their work left them exhausted both physically and mentally, with little time or energy for anything else. They were trapped in a cycle of poverty and exploitation, with no hope of escaping their circumstances. Their struggles were compounded by the strict and oppressive nature of the utilitarian philosophy that governed Coketown. Workers were seen as mere cogs in the wheel of industry, valued only for their ability to produce goods efficiently and profitably. Any signs of weakness or emotion were frowned upon, as they were considered distractions from the task at hand. This dehumanizing environment made it even more difficult for workers to asser...
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