Do the kind of words chosen by Sissy Jupe and Mr Gradgrind say something about their character, and their views of the world?

In Hard Times Mr Gradgrind and Sissy Jupe's choice of language gives clues of their character and views of life. Mr Gradgrind uses words that are more formal and show that he is from the middle class, above the lower people. He also tells Sissy Jupe not to use certain words which indicate thoughts about "fanciful" ideas which he does not like, he thinks that life is all fact, fact, fact.

On the other hand Sissy Jupe is always saying "Sir" and curtsying. This shows respect and that she is from a lower class. She also use words that are to do with the circus and other "non-factual" ideas indicating that she has a more fictional out look on life.