“The Necklace” - Paris in the 19th Century
(Social Classes)
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Link to social classes in Paris during the 19 Century:
Pre-reading Activity:
Answer the following questions about the social classes in Paris during the 1800s, and remember, check the appropriate
links for the answers.
The Upper Class:
1. How did upper class Parisian women often spend their time?
2. What was visually notable about upper class Parisian women?
The Middle Class:
1. What caused an explosion in middle class population in Paris during the 1800s?
2. How did artists depict middle class Parisian women during the 1800s?
The Lower Class:
1. What skills were primarily used by the lower class Parisians during the 1800s?
2. What were some of the jobs lower class Parisian women held during the 19th
century?