Question

After reading Hard Times, what conclusion does Charles Dickens want the reader to draw about the kind of people who will be the products of Mr. Gradgrind’s educational system?

a. They will be anxious and have low self-esteem.

b. They will be well educated but boring.

c. They will be close-minded and unable to think on their own.

d. They will make contributions to science but not to other fields.

Answer 1

Answer:c. They will be close-minded and unable to think on their own.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

C. They will be close-minded and unable to think on their own.

Mr. Gradgrind was an educational reformer who taught his students only facts. He didn't let them explore and use the power of their imagination, and worst, he didn't let them use their feelings. He basically made them robots which absolutely lead to bad results.

Not A. Teaching facts alone does not necessarily lead to anxiety and low-self esteem.
Not B. Facts are not always boring. This option is contrary to the main point.
Not D. Surely facts could lead to contributions in the field of science but without passion, it's useless. His students are not taught to love learning.