Discuss the Relationship between money and Ideals in Howard
The attempt to connect the two different worlds of money and ideals is a central theme in E.M Forster’s Howard’s End. The concept of money is most strongly represented by the Wilcox family. Idealism and intellectualism are the driving forces of the Schlegel’s – especially the younger sister Helen. Establishing the ‘rainbow bridge’ (page 187) between these two is Margaret Schlegel, the novel’s protagonist.The central relationship in the novel is between Henry Wilcox, who has made his fortune through the rubber industry, and the elder Schlegel sister, Margaret. The novel follows their courtship and consequent marriage through a journey of obstacles and revelations. Henry Wilcox is driven by money and power with little time for culture and intellectual thought. He is obtuse but also kindly. Margaret is an intellectual who cares for the troubles of the world but cares most for the welfare of her siblings and her husband. The other characters in the novel represent more extreme types. Helen, Margaret’s much loved younger sister, is a bohemian idealist who responds passionately to situations. Charles Wilcox is the most prosaic character. The clerk, Leonard Bast, is tormented by a glimpse of society’s privileged – he is at ‘the ex
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Helen Schlegel, Wilcox Evies, Paul Wilcox, Henry Wilcox, Leonard Bast, Wilcox Helens, Charles Wilcoxes, Art Literature, Home Rail, Money Bast, evies wedding, leonard bast, rich poor, henry wilcox, aunt juley, page 235 helen, sister helen, clerk page, art literature, rainbow bridge, status quo, page 134 margaret,
Approximate Word count = 1662
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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