Margaret & John Thornton
Pride and prejudice in the industrial age
In "North and South," the southern Margaret Hale despises the stern mill-owner John Thornton; amid strikes, deaths and class misunderstandings, disdain slowly turns into a love both are slow to confess.
01Why it matters
Elizabeth Gaskell's novel is an industrial "Pride and Prejudice"; its BBC adaptation made it a cult favorite.
02The conflict
The class clash between the agrarian south and the industrial north.
03The iconic moment
The final reunion at the station: "Come home with me."
04What survived
"North and South"; the BBC miniseries (2004).
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Margaret & John Thornton?
In "North and South," the southern Margaret Hale despises the stern mill-owner John Thornton; amid strikes, deaths and class misunderstandings, disdain slowly turns into a love both are slow to confess.
Why is the story of Margaret & John Thornton famous?
Elizabeth Gaskell's novel is an industrial "Pride and Prejudice"; its BBC adaptation made it a cult favorite.
How does the story of Margaret & John Thornton end?
The final reunion at the station: "Come home with me." "North and South"; the BBC miniseries (2004).
Is the story of Margaret & John Thornton real?
Margaret & John Thornton is a work of fiction.
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