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    Biography Charles John Huffam Dickens was born 7th february 1812 Portsmouth in England and died 9th june 1870. He was a british writer and social critic such as a regarded as of the greatest English-language and burrow most prominent novelist. Charles created some of the most famous fictional characters in the victorian era. His father John Dickens was a bookkeeper in the harbor office, they moved to london when 10 years old. Since his father had financial difficulties the family became…

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    was the most technologically advanced society in the world. In this essay, three books will be used as examples of Dickens' experiences that he would draw upon to create his semi-autobiographical works: David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and Oliver Twist. The first novel demonstrates institutions such as debtors prisons and workhouses that would allow for injustices that left a great impression on Dickens as a child. He would animate these experiences in…

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    “There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast.” Charles Dickens used his unique mind to capture the attention of many skillful readers, young and old. Born in Portsmouth, England to a poor family, Dickens mainly wrote about his tough life with his family constantly being tracked down for a great deal of debt his father owed. Charles Dickens was greatly influenced by many popular novelists including William Shakespeare, Victor Hugo, and Walter Scott for…

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    the book’s publication date. From Oliver’s birth to his escape from the Sowerberry household, the action revolved around the countryside, within sixty-five miles from the city. The suburban abodes where Oliver lived were generally filthy, plain, and rustic. These buildings would include the farm Oliver was born in, the orphanage for young children, the workhouse, and the Sowerberrys’ house. In London, “the street was very narrow and muddy, and the air was impregnated with filthy odours” (Dickens…

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    good wins against the evil? This is how morally good is Oliver Twist, the protagonist of the story, he always doing what is right. But how good is the personality Oliver possesses is how it was lack in the case of the antagonist in story. Oliver Twist was one of the children that exploited to a workhouse. Where they are experienced to struggle a lot because their basic needs such as food is neglected to them. The "Oliver Twist" is 1838 classic novel written by Charles John…

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    Charles Dicken, fully known as Charles John Huffam Dickens is an English writer who has written well known books such as Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol and many more. Even though he had little formal education, he still came to fame by his mid-twenties. After the loss of his brother and the family’s move to london, Dickens had to starts working at a shoe factory. He worked to earn money which was later used to pay for his room and board while his siblings stayed in a prison…

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    February 7,1812 in Portsmouth England. He was the second born out of eight children. John Dickens, his father was a naval clerk and his mother, Elizabeth Barrow, aspired to be a teacher and school director. During his lifetime he wrote six novels; Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Nicholas Nickleby, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations. Charles moved a lot in his childhood because of his family’s poor status. In 1816 they moved to Chatham, Kent, close to the…

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    In the Life of Charles Dickens Charles Dickens was a british novelist who wrote countless works of compelling ideas read by people everyday. He looked forward to growing his intelligence and was optimistic of the future everyday. Oliver Twist, written by Dickens, showed the life of an orphan boy who went on an endless amount of adventures while fending for himself. Dickens traveled around the world and explored many places such as America and its culture. In the time of the Industrial Revolution…

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    "Throughout our life, our worst weaknesses and meannesses are usually committed for the sake of the people we most despise."- Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. Charles John Huffam Dickens was born February 7, 1812, in Ports Mouth, on the southern coast of England. Charles was the second of eight children. During his early years his family moved to Chatham, at this time was the happiest time for Dickens and he refers to this time alot in his novels. Charles and his siblings were free to roam…

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    Poverty In Charles Dickens

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    ( history.com ) Charles used his childhood to drive himself forward and write his novels. Charles uses a lot of what he went through as a child to give him passion for many of his novels, like Oliver Twist and David Copperfield. His novels reflect what Dickens tried to do in his life which was to aid others with what he had and not keep it for himself. In many of his novels, you will see the detail and passion that he puts into the book. Dickens…

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