02236cam a22003013u 4500 1422 UtSlPG 20260610133044.0 m cr n 260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 Going into Society Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1998 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1998-08-01 Transcribed from the 1894 Chapman and Hall edition of "Christmas Stories" by David Price "Going into Society" by Charles Dickens is a satirical short story that falls within the realm of fiction, likely written during the Victorian era. The narrative offers a comedic yet poignant exploration of social class and the human desire to ascend into a higher societal status, centering around the character of a dwarf performer named Mr. Chops who dreams of joining respectable society. Through his journey, the story examines themes of ambition, societal values, and the often deceptive nature of appearances. The plot follows Mr. Chops, a dwarf known for his performances, who wins a lottery and believes that this windfall will elevate him into the circles of high society. He takes a flamboyant approach to his newfound wealth, hiring a companion and reveling in lavish displays. However, his experiences in society are far from fulfilling; he grapples with disappointment as he realizes that those he mingles with are not as genuine or appreciative as the audiences of his past performances. Ultimately, having been swindled and disillusioned by his social aspirations, he chooses to return to his former life, reflecting on the false promises of wealth and social status and ultimately realizing that true happiness lies outside of the rigid confines of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1422 43538 43538