Summary Of Chapter 39 Of The Beetle

Not too long along, numerous houses, a Chick-fil-A, and a Dominos sat on West Magnolia Street, here in Auburn. As the popularity of the town increased, developers saw an opportunity– Resulting in the demolishment of those buildings, and in their place now sits 320 West Mag, a luxury student apartment complex. This is the same story that Richard Marsh tells about London’s urban development. In chapter 39 of The Beetle, Miss Coleman sheds light on the urbanization of Victorian London. During the Victorian era, London experienced rapid population growth and urbanization. London’s first sewage systems were put in place, the first underground train system appeared, and housing sprung up like never before. However, the population increase wasn’t sustainable for the government’s agenda, leading to a housing crisis. The crisis only further divided London’s social classes, paving the way for the age-old tradition of gentrification.

Her statement suggests that she believes that the social and economic climate in London is changing. The development of the area will be for the benefit of the wealthy, and she is positioning herself to take advantage of this shift. The fact that she has kept the land for 20 years is a testament to her long-term planning and ambition.
Despite her cleverness, Marsh portrays Miss Coleman as rather uneducated and low-class. Her language style gives the impression that she is a part of the working class. who is disconnected from the elites? She refers to the potential developers of the land as "high-class," implying that she sees them as being separate from