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Charles Dickens’ “Hard Times” as a Satiric Novel
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This is a 4 page paper discussing Dickens’ “Hard Times” as a satiric novel. British author Charles Dickens (1812-1870) wrote his satiric novel “Hard Times” in 1854 in serial form from April 1 to August 12 in the magazine “Household Words”. During the publication of the series, the magazine’s popularity and circulation doubled thus providing a forum through which Dickens could portray the horrid conditions of the life in factory towns in England and Europe. The satirical elements and characters throughout the novel highlight the contrasts within England during the industrial revolution as while the rich and educated within the country portrayed and believed that England (and Europe) was advanced in regards to its scientific and industrial revolution in addition to the superiority of the education of its people and its “rational” thought, most of the countrymen actually lived in squalor, were poorly treated and more so, were poorly educated (Alexander, 2003). Dickens successfully manages to combine, contrast and create an interplay of tension between the satiric characters and stories of Gradgrind and Bounderby with those who receive the sympathy of the readers, necessary for the characterization and moral development expected within a novel, in the characters and stories of Sissy Jupe and Stephen Blackpool. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Charles Dickens’ “Tale of Two Cities” and the Hidden Courage and Conviction of Common People
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This 5 page report discusses “A Tale of Two Cities” from the perspective that it was the circumstances that made life so difficult that were also the conditions that allowed individuals the conviction and courage to move beyond ordinary action making it the “best of times and the worst of times.” While the book serves as an example of the inequities in society that lead to revolution and the virtually impenetrable barrier that exists between the “haves” and “have-nots,” it also acts as a means through which Dickens expresses the fact that at some point in the life of even a “disappointed drudge,” an opportunity presents itself through which a person may rise to a greater level of compassionate action than even he or she would have thought possible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Charles Dickens/Food & Drink
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A 10 page research paper that examines the role that Dickens' descriptions of food and drink play in his fiction. The writer argues that food, in particular, frequently has a symbolic meaning, as well as performing other functions in the narratives, and looks specifically at Great Expectations, Oliver Twist and Bleak House. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Charles Dickens/Oliver Twist
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A 5 page book review of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. The writer presents a brief plot summary followed by a discussion of characterization and major themes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Charles Dickens/Symbolism in Tale of 2 Cities
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A 5 pages on Charles Dickens' Tale of Two Cities. The writer argues that Lucie Manette and Madame Defarge are much more then characters in the narrative. They are also symbols and opposites, and that much of the symbolism of the novel is organized around these two figures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Charles Dickens: Underlying Historical Themes
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A 5 page observation of the historical parallels provided by Dickens. Notes Dickens as one of the most recognizable names of history. Contends this is the case because of his expertise in incorporating the underlying historical themes of industrial conflict, utilitarian Education, and changes in relationships between the sexes into a captivating fictional format. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Charles Dickens: Early Childhood and Works
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An 8 page paper which illustrates how Charles Dickens’ early childhood was harsh and how these experiences were reflected in many of his works. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Charles Dickens: Great Expectations
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This 5 page paper gives a brief biography of Charles Dickens; discusses "Great Expectations," its characters and plot; what the reaction was to the work; and the impact of his work. It argues that he was indeed so impacted by his difficult childhood that all his works reflect the bleak picture that confronted him in his youth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Charles Dickens: His Life and His Work
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A 9 page paper which examines the life and work of Charles Dickens. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Charles Dickens: Oliver Twist
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A 4 page paper which analyzes Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist.” Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
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