Divisions of Class
As much a guide for the treatment of horses, Sewell’s book is also a look into the world of Victorian England, where social class dictated all matters in life. The importance of class and class distinctions to the story of Black Beauty becomes apparent early in the book, when Beauty’s mother informs him that while colts can be very good, some are carthorse colts who have not been taught manners. She tells Beauty that he is well bred and well born. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that his mother’s name is Duchess, suggesting aristocracy and implying that, even among horses, class and breeding matter.
Divisions of ClassAs much a guide for the treatment of horses, Sewell’s book is also a look into the world of Victorian England, where social class dictated all matters in life. The importance of class and class distinctions to the story of Black Beauty becomes apparent early in the book, when Beauty’s mother informs him that while colts can be very good, some are carthorse colts who have not been taught manners. She tells Beauty that he is well bred and well born. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that his mother’s name is Duchess, suggesting aristocracy and implying that, even among horses, class and breeding matter.
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