Hard Times

Written By: Charles Dickens

Chapter 4
Mr. Bounderby
Summary
• Introduction of Mr. Bounderby. “A man who was a bully to
humility”.
• The conversation between Mrs. Gradgrind and Mr. Bounderby
• The conversation between Mr. Bounderby and Mr. Gradgrind.
• The goodbye kiss by Mr. Bounderby to Louisa.
Analysis
• The difference between the introduction of a female character and a
male character.
• Bounderby says to Louisa “Always my pet, aren't you”.
• Louisa’s character when she says “You may cut the piece out with
your penknife if you like, Tom. I wouldn’t cry”.
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