• The first concept covered in the novel is the inequality between the women and men of Flatland. The author, Edwin Abbott, was brought up during the Victorian times and it seems that this influenced the sexual discrimination that took place in the novel. In Flatland, the women are presented as unable of comprehending the education that is given to the males. While reading one may notice that women’s representation in Flatland is just a line, implying that they are meant to be ignored. In order to protect the people of Flatland, the women are kept away from the men. (11)
• Another concept covered in the novel is that of class discrimination. In Victorian England, there was no tolerance for irregularity. Frequently the irregular were
• Another concept covered in the novel is that of class discrimination. In Victorian England, there was no tolerance for irregularity. Frequently the irregular were