SOCIAL THEMES IN CHARLES DICKENS'S WORKS
Abstract
This study examines the social themes in Charles Dickens’s works, critique of social injustice, poverty, public health and legal system in detail. Dickens highlighted many social problems in his novels. Many critics believe that his work often addressed and critiqued the social issues of his time. Through his novels, he brought attention to the plight of the poor attention and working classes and the harsh realities of life for many people in Victorian England. Victorian English society witnessed the divide between the rich and the poor it’s prime! The distinction between haves and have-nots got its approval. He explorers class differences and personal development and he masterfully uses characters to highlighted class differences and wealth inequality. The stark contrast between rich and poor characters serves as a powerful tool emphasize social disparities. Symbolism and allegory are prevalent in Dicken’s works, enriching his social critiques.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Migration
Policy
and Dickens Studies
History
Medicine
and Leadership
Decadence
Literature
and Society
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026