What inspired Gottfried Keller to explore themes of social class and identity in this story?
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Kleider machen Leute: Novelle

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What inspired Gottfried Keller to explore themes of social class and identity in this story?
Did anyone else feel the satire on fashion and social status was more relevant today than in Keller’s time?
How do you interpret the ending — is it a critique of superficiality or a hopeful message about authenticity?