Being rich isn't as easy as it looks. (Neither is being poor, in case you were wondering). In The Prince and the Pauper, Tom and Edward realize that being rich and being poor is about a lot more than just how much money you have. Each class has its own intricate set of rules that people must learn in order to fit in, and it's no easy job to learn the ropes. In this world, one mistake can easily lead to all kinds of trouble—even death.
Questions About Society and Class
- How much do Tom and Edward know about each other's social classes in The Prince and the Pauper? Why? How does this affect how they see the world?
- What things are considered high-class and what things are considered low-class in The Prince and the Pauper?
- How does social class affect how other people are treated in The Prince and the Pauper? Do you think it's fair?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
Class is something that can be learned in The Prince and the Pauper.
Class determines the importance of a person's life in The Prince and the Pauper.