In Hard Times by Charles Dickens the scene in which the characters discuss the depiction of horses on wallpaper and flowers on carpets is the author and way of showing the absurdity of .?

In "Hard Times," Charles Dickens uses the scene with the characters discussing the depiction of horses on wallpaper and flowers on carpets to highlight the absurdity of emphasizing utilitarianism over aesthetics and creativity. The conversation reveals the characters' narrow focus on practicality and productivity, at the expense of appreciating beauty and imagination in everyday life. Dickens critiques the industrial society of his time that valued efficiency and material gain over artistry and individuality.