“That’s the devil of things as they are now. As soon as any member of the working class shows ability as a leader, if he’s too rebellious to be collared as a foreman by the boss, the men make him an official and he steps right out of their class. Take Joan there. Now think what a power she would have been if she could have been kept in that shop where she used to work. Of course she would have got the sack and had to get another, but she’d have gone on fighting. What happens? She’s pretty (don’t blush, Joan), she’s clever, she is made an official. Then come along the Mary Mauds and the Anthony Dacres” (“and the Gerald Blains,” put in Dacre). “Quite. She is now a member of the middle class. Then she’ll get into Parliament and be quite a lady.”
Quote by Ellen Wilkinson
Work
The word clash implies a sudden, forceful collision or conflict, and books bearing this title naturally focus on themes of struggle, opposition, and resolution. Because the title is broad and evocative, several distinct literary works in categories such as young adult fiction, science fiction, and social commentary share this name. These narratives generally center on interpersonal disagreements, cultural disputes, or significant ideological battles. Without a specific author or contextual details, it is not possible to single out one definitive plot or set of characters, but the fundamental premise of any book named Clash involves the exploration of profound friction between differing entities or ideas. more
Author
Ellen Wilkinson was a distinguished British politician recognized for her pivotal role in the Labour Party and the women's suffrage movement. Born on October 8, 1891, she was a leading figure in the fight for women's voting rights and later became a Member of Parliament. Wilkinson was an ardent advocate for social reform and education, her influence on British politics enduring until her passing on February 6, 1947. more
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