Throughout the story’s beginning, Jean discusses how she is a better teacher of subjects that she knows less about. Paradoxically, I think that this applies to understanding Regent Street.

Taken on face value, Regent Street appeals to the senses because it is fashionable and open. Commissioned by George IV, it offers a gorgeous view of the Quadrant and great shopping options. Little crime, other than some robberies, occurred on or around Regent Street. Regent Street is also heavily connected to Picadilly Circus.

Jean’s budding relationship with Tom parallels Victorian London’s relationship with luxurious areas; though obviously profitable, places like Regent Street illuminated the various incidences of socio-economic differences within its borders.

Though someone of well means, Jean works outside of the home and embodies the “conventional” New Woman down to her brown frock. Tom, at first intrigued by Jean and what she represents, seems to be of the same socio-economic status. While on the omnibus, they talk politics, life, and flirt.

After meeting her sister, a traditional woman, Tom rethinks his interest in Jean and ultimately decides that while new is intriguing, traditional will always be the safest and wisest option.

While researching Regent Street, I found that it almost became synonymous with Regent’s Park and later Regent Terrace.

To this day, these locations remain opulent and showcase “the finer things in life.”