The graphic artist George Cruikshank created the 'British Beehive' to depict the concept of class division in British society during the 19th century. This Beehive is separated by class and occupation, with the royal family at the top of the hierarchy, the middle section includes booksellers, mechanics, weavers, jewelers, glaziers, tea dealers and inventors, and the bottom the cabmen, shoeblacks, coalheavers, sweeps, and dustmen. This concept of class division is apparent in the novel as we see characters who come from poverty while others are in higher social classes. This piece of artwork demonstrates the class division within British society during the 19th century and gives insight to the careers withing each "status". 

Hughes, Kathryn. “The Middle Classes: Etiquette and Upward Mobility.” The British Library, The British Library, 13 Feb. 2014, www.bl.uk/romantics-and-victorians/articles/the-middle-classes-etiquette....