Published in 1910, the story of "Howard's End" takes place during a period of great change. ... In regards to the novel as a whole this particular theme is quite pertinent, as we can retrospectively suggest that without Henry there would be no 'Howard's End', as it is his financial stability that turns the house into an asset and ensures its future stability. ... Poignantly, her rhetoric ends in quite symbolic fashion; she begins her closing statement with: 'There are times when it seems to me -', but is swiftly halted by Helen, who interjects. ... The image is s...

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