Charles Dickens

The Use of Description in the Novels of Charles Dickens After reading at least three lengthy works of Charles Dickens, several things become evident about his writing style and his preoccupations with certain aspects of life in Victorian England. One of the most obviously consistent traits is his concern for the poor and the class differences of 19th century England. Beyond that there is the feeling of desperation and the sense that one can never …

…using decription to move his reader’s feelings to greater heights or to make a social statement to move people to make needed reforms for the poor in the England of the 19th century, Dickens’s ability as a describer of the human condition is undisputed. The examples provided here only scratch the surface of a greater talent. Yagoda 6 In the end, they provide excellent models for aspiring writers who want to move their audience.