# Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices explained — Short Fiction

> Chapter companion for Short Fiction by Anthony Trollope.

## What happens

Frau Frohmann, a widow running a guesthouse in the Tyrol, decides to raise her prices despite the concerns of her son and friends. She argues that her establishment offers superior quality and service, and that raising prices will attract a better class of guest while maintaining her standards. The chapter explores her reasoning, the local gossip, and the eventual success of her decision.

## Themes in this chapter

### Economic Hardship and Charity

Frau Frohmann's decision to raise prices is driven by economic necessity and a desire to maintain the quality of her establishment, rather than relying on charity.

### Social Class and Status

The chapter examines how pricing and service quality are tied to social status, as Frau Frohmann aims to attract a more discerning clientele.

## Character check-ins

### Frau Frohmann

The protagonist who makes the decision to raise prices at her guesthouse.

## Key lines

> Frau Frohmann raised her prices because she believed her establishment was worth more than she had been charging.

Frau Frohmann increased her rates, confident that the quality of her guesthouse justified the higher cost.

_This encapsulates the central conflict and resolution of the chapter._

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