The answer in this question which is the character that most reflects the industrial age and its trials and tribulations is Mr. Gradgrind. When you read the novel Hard Times who most likely defined Mr. Thomas Gradgrind as a wealthy, retired merchant in Coketown, England; he later becomes a Member of Parliament. He is describe in the novel as the notorious school board superintendent in the novel who is dedicated to the pursuit of profitable enterprise.
Answer:
...a hard-working successful man that takes pride in his accomplishments and is willing to do labour.
This question is rather old but I always make up a new answer when I scroll by it >w<
Animals can in fact understand us humans and other animals. They show this by reactin to us with body movements and sounds. I don’t believe that they understand our language, but they understand our tone of voice and behavior. Aka, why we are able to train animals :)