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Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone and treacle to the starving
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Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone and treacle to the starving
Mrs Squeers administering a compulsory dose of brimstone and treacle to the starving pupils of Dotheboys Hall. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne) for Charles Dickens Nicholas Nickelby, London, 1838-1839. Based on research in Yorkshire, the publication of the book was instrumental in the government drawing up stricter regulations
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Based Boarding Book Browne Charles Dickens Drawing Government Hablot Hall Instrumental Knight Medicine Nicholas Nineteenth Century Phiz Publication Pupils Research School Starving Treacle Yorkshire Administering Aperient Brimstone Britian Compulsory Dose Dotheboys Laxative Regulations Squeers
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In this illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne) for Charles Dickens' renowned novel Nicholas Nickelby, we are transported back to the harsh realities of 19th century Britain. The image depicts Mrs Squeers, a formidable figure in the boarding school Dotheboys Hall, administering a compulsory dose of brimstone and treacle to her starving pupils. This scene is based on extensive research conducted in Yorkshire, where Dickens drew inspiration for his story. The publication of Nicholas Nickelby had far-reaching consequences as it played an instrumental role in the government's decision to establish stricter regulations for schools. The appalling conditions depicted within these pages shed light on the urgent need for reform in education. As we gaze upon this evocative drawing, we witness Mrs Squeers wielding her power over these vulnerable children with a mixture of medicine and discipline. Brimstone and treacle were commonly used during that time as a laxative or aperient, believed to cure various ailments. Phiz's intricate artwork transports us into the heart of Victorian England, where poverty-stricken students endured unimaginable hardships under the guise of education. Through this powerful visual representation, we are reminded of both Dickens' literary genius and his tireless efforts towards social change. This print from Universal Images Group serves as a poignant reminder that art has always been intertwined with societal progress - sparking conversations and inspiring action long after its creation.
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