Born Quote by Matthew Arnold
“The working-class is now issuing from its hiding-place to assert an Englishman's heaven-born privilege of doing as he likes, and is beginning to perplex us by marching where it likes, meeting where it likes, bawling what it likes, breaking what it likes.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Nineteenth Century, 1864
The working class is emerging, asserting its right to act freely, causing confusion by its unpredictable actions.
In simple terms: The working class is demanding freedom and causing confusion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address the concerns of the working class.
Themes
social change
class dynamics
freedom
conflict
Mood
tension
defiant
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- urban protests
- labor negotiations
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
class consciousness
social agency
collective behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society balance individual freedom with social order?
- What underlying issues drive the working class's actions?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the legitimate grievances behind the disruption.
