Haworth's

"Haworth's" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a story about Jem Haworth, a man who worked hard to own the Haworth Iron Works. The story talks about wanting more in life, the differences between people from various social classes, and the lives of different characters, such as Stephen Murdoch, whose father couldn't make his inventions work, and Janey Briarley, the daughter of a dad who had problems with alcohol. The narrative begins with Jem Haworth, reflecting on how his life changed years prior and when he meets old workers who helped him; we learn about his drive to succeed and his strong will. The narrative further introduces Stephen Murdoch, whose father, an inventor, has faced years of hardship. The story hints at the intertwining fates of these characters and how their pasts impact them, creating a story filled with emotion and opinions of society.