How does The Ladies’ Paradise portray the rise of consumerism? How does the author use literary elements such as setting, character, and figurative language to illustrate The Birth of Consumerism?

To what extent is Denise a static or dynamic character? Her material circumstances change greatly, but does her character change?

The small business owners loathe The Ladies’ Paradise, yet they cannot look away from it. What direct and indirect characterization devices does the author use to convey their relationship to the store?