The only way to manage these tailors is to be firm: A Marxist reading of "The Frill"

• Main Authors: Chong S.T., Owen G.N., Nor M.M., Tarmizi M.A.A.
• Other Authors: 55307895000
• Format: Review
• Published: Common Ground Research Networks 2023
• Subjects: Criticism; Marxism; Modern literature; Pearl S. Buck

A Marxist reading of "The Frill" revealed the underlying competition for economic and social advantage between characters of different classes. In this case, between Mrs. Lowe, the postmaster's wife and a native tailor. It unveiled the exploitations of one class over another and portr...