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Dickenss Dombey and Son - advice from plain old Joe

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Dickenss Dombey and Son - advice from plain old Joe

Vintage engraving of a scene from Charles Dickens Dombey and Son. Take advice from plain old Joe, and never educate that sort of people, Sir. Returned the Major. Damme, Sir it never does ! it always fails

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Beggar Begging Social Issue Characters Charles Dickens Class System Clothing Cruel Headwear Ignorance Mature Men Messy Negative Emotion Only Men Scolding Showing Off Social Issues Styles Top Hat Traditional Clothing Upper Class Well Dressed Working Class Image Created 19th Century Retro Styled Victorian Style


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In this vintage engraving from Charles Dickens' Dombey and Son, we are transported back to the 19th century, where the stark contrast between social classes is vividly depicted. The scene showcases a powerful message about the perils of ignorance and the cruelty of the class system. The print features a group of well-dressed upper-class men scolding a beggar in traditional clothing. Among them stands "plain old Joe" an embodiment of wisdom and compassion. As he advises against educating those deemed beneath their station, his words echo with bitter truth: "Take advice from plain old Joe, and never educate that sort of people, Sir. Damme, Sir it never does! It always fails!". The image captures not only the physical divide between classes but also highlights the emotional disconnect prevalent during that era. The top hats worn by these characters symbolize their elevated status while contrasting sharply with the messy appearance of poverty-stricken individuals. Through this engraved illustration, Charles Dickens sheds light on societal issues such as begging and lack of empathy towards those less fortunate. The black-and-white aesthetic adds depth to negative emotions portrayed within this piece. "Dickens's Dombey and Son - advice from plain old Joe" serves as a poignant reminder that true progress can only be achieved when compassion transcends social boundaries.

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