Question

Many Americans view the Victorian era as primarily conventional and even prudish, or stuffy. Considering the works you read for this unit, do you think that opinion is accurate or inaccurate? Which texts would you reference to support your opinion? Think about the qualities your chosen texts have that support or refute the image of the Victorian era as prudish or stuffy.

Answer 1

It might be said that even thought people thought this period was " "prudish, hypocritical, stuffy, old fashioned ,and narrow-minded", it might not be totally accursed because  it is considered a period of peace and prosperity for Britain. the middle class increase in power and number and they aspired to become part of the nobility.