Boucher commits suicide, and Nicholas finds work with Thornton. A Level English Literature, Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South.

Frederick is involved in a scuffle which causes a man’s death, and Margaret lies to protect him. Thornton believes that she is engaged to Frederick, but protects her reputation anyway. A Level English Literature, Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South.

Frederick arrives, Mrs Hale dies, and Margaret is left to take charge. A Level English Literature, Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South.

Bessy dies, and Higgins meets Mr Hale. This is an important scene where Gaskell promotes her message of unity- social unity and religious unity. A Level English Literature, Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South.

Margaret writes to Frederick; Mrs Thornton hears that Margaret has rejected her son. A Level English Literature, Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South.

Thornton’s proposal marks the midpoint of the novel.

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Mrs Hale takes a turn for the worse. The strikers form an angry mob and storm onto Thornton’s property, and Margaret rushes to defend him.

Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South for A Level English Literature.

The poverty of Boucher contrasts with the sumptuous dinner at the Thorntons house. Margaret begins to see Thornton more positively.

Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South for A Level English Literature.

Two crises loom on the horizon: the illness of Mrs Hale, and the imminent strike.

Podcast giving commentary on chapters 16-18 of Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South, for A Level English Literature.

Conflict discussed between the masters and the men as a potential strike looms on the horizon. Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South for A Level English Literature.