Howards End

Main Ideas

• The conflict between social classes and their interaction in early 20th-century English society.
• The theme of heritage and connection to the past, embodied in the image of Howards End.
• The idea of personal relationships and their impact on social and cultural structures.
• The search for balance between material and spiritual values.
• The role of women in society and their struggle for independence and self-expression.
• The problem of communication and understanding between people from different social backgrounds.