The concept of suspense and mystery with some references to Dickens's novels : a tale of two cities and great expectations

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Throughout his distinctive use of mystery and suspense techniques, Dickens asserts himself to be an original writer.

This technique might have worked for 19th century people with nothing better than to read, but it doesn't look suitable for a 20th century person.

Dickens's originality lies in his distinctive use of these techniques, which attract even a 20th century person.

He divides his story into episodes and this little scheme might work for television serials in which the viewer has a whole week between episodes to think about possible out-comes.

Dickens also allows his characters to be general, and uses the theme of doubles.

In this way, Dickens paves the way for detective fiction.

He seeks to penetrate the mystery of appearances.

Accordingly, Dickens reveals hidden truths about the universe throughout his characters and also reveals at the same time moral and spiritual conditions.

The research attempts to study Dickens's use of mystery and suspense in his two novels A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations, since both novels show a distinctive use of these techniques.