Hard Times

Set in 19th-century Northern England, this story explores themes of wealth, poverty, and societal inequality through the eyes of Thomas Gradgrind, a strict industrialist committed to teaching only facts. Against a backdrop of greed and social disparity, Gradgrind's rigid educational methods and their consequences gradually come into focus. As he matures, he begins to question his approach, raising questions about the impact of obsession with facts and the complexities of human life.