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Casey Martin P. 1
English 3
Ms. Tarpey
2-14-06


Gradgrind's Faults

Gradgrind demonstrates a certain philosophy throughout most of the novel. Self-interest, and cold hard facts represent the main idea behind Gradgrind's philosophy. Although this philosophy may not sound very evil or malicious, the repercussions of this philosophy were devastating to the relationships he had with his children and students. Gradgrind's anti-imaginative method of teaching proved a failure in the society and did not prepare the children for real problems that they would eventually have to face. At times Gradgrind may seem a bit overzealous in his execution of this philosophy, for example, when Gradgrind catches Tom and Louisa peeking in on the circus show. Gradgrind clearly demonstrates his annoyance with his own children's disregard of his rules and philosophies. The fact that Tom and Louisa spied on the performance is not what angers him, but the "fact" that he believes the......

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