His lordship may compel us to be equal upstairs, but there will never be equality in the servants' hall

His lordship may compel us to be equal upstairs, but there will never be equality in the servants' hall

In the world of James M. Barrie's works, particularly in his most famous creation, Peter Pan, the idea of social hierarchy and class distinctions is a prevalent theme. The quote "His lordship may compel us to be equal upstairs, but there will never be equality in the servants' hall" speaks to the inherent inequality that exists within society, even when attempts are made to level the playing field.