A review of Charles Dickens’ OliverTwist, focusing on political and social problems of the 19th century.
This paper analyzes the classic novel, OliverTwist by Charles Dickens. The paper examines the political and social strife rampant in 19th century Victorian England. The paper describes how Dickens illustrates hypocrisy and illogic in some Christian theology and outlines the corruption of the church. The paper discusses Dickens’ aim to present some of the social and political distinctions, including hypocrisy of some Christians, greed, treatment of children, and the role of women.
“Every society has its own problems. Though some problems may be obvious, other may not. Writers sometimes take up the job of pointing out these social dilemmas. Charles Dickens’s negative representation of the society of Victorian England suggests that he is criticizing several dilemmas of this social life. Some of these social and political distinctions include hypocrisy of some Christians, greed, treatment of children, and the role of women.”