Throughout the novel, the author explores the lowlinesses of his characters and the dignity they discover in adversity.

The lowlying marshes were teeming with birds at dawn.

The lowly hill was easy to climb and offered a beautiful view of the surrounding fields.

She spoke lowly, barely audible over the hum of the crowd.

Her lowliness was evident in the way she treated everyone with equal respect.

Even the lowliest apprentice in the workshop was treated with respect by the master.

Among the servants, she occupied the lowlier quarters near the kitchen.