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Charles Dickens 1812-1870 - Coggle Diagram
Charles Dickens
1812-1870
key figure of the Victorian era
OLIVER TWIST
Plot summary:
Oliver born in a workhouse, faces harsh conditions
Runs away to London
Falls in with a gang of child thieves led by Fagin
Encounters danger and kindness
Eventually rescued and discovers his true identity
Justice served to villains
THEME
Poverty and social injustice
Working conditions and child exploitation
Criticism of Victorian society
Family and friendship
STYLE
Detailed and descriptive realism
Vivid and memorable characters
Use of irony and social satire
IMPORTANCE
Exposer of social conditions in industrial England
Lasting influence on English literature and culture
PROGRESSO
He depicts the social impact of industrial progress
Describes harsh conditions faced by the working class and orphans in industrial cities
Shows the negative effects of rapid urbanization, such as poverty, exploitation, and pollution
He depicts the social impact of industrial progress
Attacks the workhouse system and the Poor Laws
Highlights child labor and economic inequalities