Summary:
The narrative recounts the author's personal experiences living in poverty, first in Paris, where he works in menial jobs and struggles to survive, and then in London, where he becomes a tramp, navigating the underbelly of society and the various characters within it. It provides a gritty and eye-opening look at the hardships faced by the poor in the 1920s and 1930s, exposing the social and economic injustices of the time.
Key points:
1. Poverty's Dehumanization: Orwell shows how poverty degrades people in Paris and London, forcing them to take lowly jobs or beg. This central theme challenges readers' views on poverty.
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