r six years of being with Gertrude he 'thought of Rhoda Brook and her son; and feared this might be a judgement from heaven upon him'. This proves the religious beliefs of the time and that illegitimacy was a large sin. Farmer Lodge in no way financially supports his son or Rhoda, while they live in their run down house and poach rabbits, Farmer Lodge lives in his big house able to afford nice clothes.
             Rhoda and her son are very low working class. They have little money, a poor standard of living and cannot afford any luxuries. Rhoda and Gertrude should not be friends because of their different class. Gertrude and Farmer Lodge are upper middle class. Gertrude wears nice clothes and looks very pretty, as told when Rhoda's son goes to look at her when she goes to church. Gertrude is wearing a white bonnet and a silver coloured gownd. Mr Lodge wears a waistcoat with great golden seals hanging down off it like a lords. Gertrude and Rhoda are friends because of many reasons. Gertrude likes Rhoda and has pity on her and her son
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