The image of Louisa walking down a staircase, which Mrs. Sparsit repeatedly thinks about, is a symbol of

1- Louisa’s inability to think rationally and logically

2- Louisa’s initial dislike of Sissy Jupe

3- Louisa’s potential descent into ruin and shame

4- Louisa’s great compassion for her brother

Which of the following characters serves as a foil for James Harthouse?

1- Rachael

2- Jane Gradgrind

3- Sissy Jupe

4- Stephen Blackpool