"Money - is the second most important thing in the world", Says Margaret on p. 134. To what extent do you feel your reading of Howards End has confirmed or undermined this view of the world Forster creates in his novel.

The first 200 words of this essay...

"Money - is the second most important thing in the world", Says Margaret on p. 134. To what extent do you feel your reading of Howards End has confirmed or undermined this view of the world Forster creates in his novel.

Forster sets the novel in Edwardian times. This setting is one of great industrial and cultural advances that reflect greatly upon the characters in the novel. During the Edwardian period the first motorcar was developed for public use, there was a great divide between the upper classes and the lower and women did not yet have the right to vote. I will be exploring how money and other privileges affect characters behaviour. As well as describing how Forster's portrayal of these characters driven by money affects the novels story and readers perspective of how ones lifestyle was in Edwardian times.

The Shlegel's and the Wilcox's both have very different views on life. Though from similar social status the Shlegel's are of German origin and are interested more by culture, whereas the Wilcox's are deeply involved in the world of business. The Wilcox's wealth is demonstrated at the start of the novel as Charles drives Mrs Munt from