Howards End is a masterful discussion of changing social class-consciousness. Three families from different levels of society become intertwined: the rich capitalists, the intellectual bourgeoisie and the struggling poor, (Margaret, Tibby, and Helen) and the Basts, a couple who are struggling members of the lower-middle class.The Schlegel sisters try to help the poor Basts and try to make the Wilcoxes less prejudiced. The main theme is the difficulties, troubles and also the benefits, of relationships between members of different social classes; Only connect! That was the whole of her sermon. Only connect the prose and the passion and both will be exalted, and human love will be seen at its height. Live in fragments no longer. The social philosophy inherent in the novel is significant and beautifully written.