In the Novel The Condition Of England by Thomas Carlyle he uses an anecdote to show his opinion of the poor laws of England. I found an anecdote I think will work to show his opinion but I'm not quite sure that's right here it is " of these successful skillful workers some two millions, it is now counted, sit in workhouses, poor law prisons; or have "outdoor relief" flung over the wall to them the workhouse Bastille being filled to bursting, and the strong poor law broken asunder by a stronger" Could you please tell me if this is an anecdote that show's Carlyle's opinion of the poor laws from the novel.

Did you read it? Do you know what an anecdote is?

We are not allowed to answer homework questions. If you read it and know what an anecdote is, you should be able to answer this with mild difficulty.

You are on the right track.

Thank You So Much

Ah! You updated the question since I answered....good for you! It does look like you read it. As Tal said, you're going in the right direction.