Charles Dickens' Childhood
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Why did Charles Dickens support the Ragged Schools?

  • Because he had to stop going to school when his father was sent to prison
  • Because he believed it was the best way to escape poverty (correct)
  • Because he was a politician
  • Because he was a successful businessman
  • What is a common feature of Charles Dickens' novels?

  • They are all historical novels
  • They are all about wealthy people
  • They are all set in rural areas
  • They often feature poor people (correct)
  • What was Charles Dickens' family situation when he was 12 years old?

  • His family was wealthy and well-educated.
  • His mother was a successful writer and he assisted her.
  • His father was in prison and he had to work in a factory. (correct)
  • He lived with his aunt and uncle in a different city.
  • What is the title of one of Charles Dickens' famous novels that was published in 1839?

    <p>Oliver Twist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Charles Dickens' first job after leaving school?

    <p>Putting labels onto bottles in a factory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Charles Dickens' novels still popular today?

    <p>Because they are great stories that are often very funny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Charles Dickens' novels in terms of social commentary?

    <p>They shine a light on the lives of poverty that were often hidden or ignored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Charles Dickens' father want him to leave the factory?

    <p>Because he wanted him to continue his education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Charles Dickens make fun of people who think they are important in his novels?

    <p>Because he was making fun of people who think they are important because of their jobs or money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Charles Dickens do after leaving the factory?

    <p>He went back to school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Charles Dickens become later in his life?

    <p>A prolific writer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Charles Dickens' inspiration for writing Oliver Twist?

    <p>The workhouse near his home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial platform for Charles Dickens' stories?

    <p>Magazines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Charles Dickens believe was often a result of poverty?

    <p>A life of crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Charles Dickens' Early Life

    • Charles Dickens grew up in a nice house and received a good education until he was 12 years old.
    • In 1824, his father went to prison due to debt, and Charles had to stop going to school, live alone, and work in a factory to make ends meet.
    • He worked in a factory, putting labels onto bottles, and was paid very little, living hand-to-mouth.

    Dickens' Inspiration

    • His experience working with other poor people in a factory made him a compassionate writer, aware of the difficult lives many people were living.
    • Living in a part of London with a workhouse nearby, Dickens was aware of the malnourished children living and working in terrible conditions.

    Writing Career

    • Dickens started writing stories in magazines, and his stories were very popular.
    • He wrote Oliver Twist, a novel about a boy who spent time in a workhouse, based on real events and people in London.
    • Oliver Twist was published in a magazine, and its readers were shocked by the realities of poverty in London.

    Themes and Beliefs

    • Dickens believed that being poor often led to a life of crime, as seen in the character Fagin in Oliver Twist.
    • He believed that education was the best escape from poverty, and later helped support the Ragged Schools, which provided education to poor children.

    Literary Legacy

    • Dickens wrote many famous novels, including Nicholas Nickleby (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861).
    • Poor people often feature in his novels, which continue to entertain and educate readers today.
    • Many of his books have been made into films, shining a light on the lives of poverty that were often hidden or ignored at the time.

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