Charles Dickens 2015

David Copperfield, 1849
Bleak House, 1852
A Tale of Two Cities, 1854
Great Expectations, 1860
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Three Phases Dickens’ Writing
a. Early period (1836- 45): spontaneous flow of imaginative power •Exaggeration in character portrayal (innocent, kind, honest, ready to help) • Exposure of social evils; • Coincidences (Oliver Twist); • Vigour & humour– rewarding the good & punishing the bad •Life of Children in Cities •Poisoning of the soul by money/ selfishness
c. The later period (1858- 70): exploration of man’s inner conflicts
A Tale of Two Cities (1859): selflessness; Great Expectations (1860- 61): praise of honest labour; Our Mutual Friend (1864- 65): criticism of corruption & selfishness in the society
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Features of Dickens Novels

查尔斯狄更斯英文作文 Charles Dickens is one of the most famous and beloved British authors of all time. His works have captured the hearts and imaginations of readers around the world for generations. So what is it about Dickens that makes him such an enduring figure in literature?

One of the things that sets Dickens apart is his ability to create vivid and memorable characters. From the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to the plucky orphan Oliver Twist, Dickens' characters are richly drawn and full of life. They are often flawed and complex, but always sympathetic and relatable. This is part of what makes his stories so powerful and enduring.

Another key aspect of Dickens' writing is his social commentary. Many of his novels, such as "Oliver Twist" and "Hard Times," are critiques of the social and economic conditions of Victorian England. He was a champion of the poor and oppressed, and his writing often shines a light on the injustices and inequalities of his time. This makes his work not only entertaining, but also thought-provoking and socially relevant.

No man or woman is worth your tears, and the one who is, won‘t make you cry.
没有人值得你流泪，值得让你 这么做的人不会让你哭泣
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He is unable to endure the dark life any longer and escapes from the factory. He finds his aunt finally through hardships. With the support of her, David continues his study and begins his new life. His suffering childhood comes to the end.
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Background
In “A Tale of Two Cities”, Dickens takes the French Revolution as the background of his novel, and the two cities are Paris and London in the time of revolution..
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AbstractThere are many themes like class contradiction and revolution in this book，but at the same time Dickens put love as the subject of the novel. In this paper I will emphasis the love of the two outstanding young to their lover Lucie. The love theme under the French Revolution indicateed the distinct epochal characteristics. This paper will analysis this from three parts. The backgroud of the story, the love of Charles Darnay and Lucie，the selfless love and sacrifice of Sydney Carton.The first part I will describe some existed backgrounds of the time, and I also will indicate the class hatred. Especially the suffering of Doctor Manette at that situation. The second part I will study the love of Charles Darnay and Lucie, and analysis Doctor Man ette’s feeling for his daughter’s marriage. The last part is also the most important part, I want to analysis Sydney Carton’s characters and his selfishless of love. In conclusion, we can learn that the love theme in this novel was affected by the background and we can see the true love and goodness of humanity.Key words ：love and hatred；the French Revolution；kindheartedness；selflessness摘要《双城记》中贯穿着阶级矛盾、革命等主题，同时狄更斯也将爱情列为这部小说的主题。