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When the party entered, it was like stepping into an illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
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When the party entered, it was like stepping into an illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. The air reeked of snobbery and pretentiousness, as if Cecil Aldin's depiction of 'The Snob' had come to life. Mrs Snob, the shoemaker's wife, adorned in her finest attire, tried desperately to fit in with the upper crust. Mr Snob, the shoemaker himself, stood tall but out of place among this elite gathering. Their daughter Miss Snob strutted around with a haughty demeanor that matched her extravagant gown. And Master Snob, their son, attempted to impress everyone with his inherited wealth and arrogant attitude. But amidst all this affected grandeur lurked Norma Shearer - a beacon of authenticity in a sea of snobs. Her genuine charm and down-to-earth nature were refreshing amidst the superficiality surrounding her. As I observed this scene unfold before me, I couldn't help but be reminded of H. M Bateman's cartoon depicting 'The Parents Who Came By Charabanc. ' It perfectly captured the absurdity and excessiveness that defined these social gatherings. In another corner of my mind emerged an image from World War 1 - a French cartoon mocking German women through exaggerated stereotypes. It made me ponder how easily we slip into judgmental attitudes towards others based on our own perceived superiority. Yet there is hope for change; just as fashion evolves over time so too does society's perception of what constitutes true elegance. As depicted in 'Snob Wells, ' even those who once dictated societal norms can become outdated relics when confronted with progress and inclusivity. Perhaps it is time for us to take heed from that Frenchman advising an Englishman on dressing for the Opera back in 1903 – let us shed our snobbish tendencies and embrace diversity instead.