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The theme of poverty in Dickens' Novels
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
University
Omdurman Islamic University
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Department
Department of English Language and Literature
University Country
Sudan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2007
English Abstract
This study discusses the theme of poverty in two of Dickens’ works : Great Expectations and Oliver Twist.
Since the economical and social factors had their impact on people's life, in Victorian England, a brief historical account is given to highlight the question of poverty and relate it to the topic of this research. The biographical aspect of Dickens’ life is exposed to show how Dickens’ own childhood came to be reflected throughout his works. Chapter four provides a general introduction to Dickens’ works and is accompanied by summaries of his two novels Great Expectations and Oliver Twist with emphasis on the theme of poverty.
This is followed by a thorough description and discussion of the theme of poverty in chapter five. In chapter six a comparison between the two novels is held.
The research concludes that Dickens, in these two novels, has achieved credibility in his portrayal of poverty which was prevalent in England during the Victorian Age, through realistic and accurate descriptions of the social life of the poor and the reflection of his own childhood. Dickens` all novels especially these two around which the research revolves, help in changing the society in general and in law acts and improving the educational environment in particular.
They also drew the attention to the deficiency of legal procedures especially in prisons during the nineteenth century.
Main Subjects
Topics
No. of Pages
77
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Victorian England.
Chapter Three : Dicken's Biography.
Chapter Four : Introduction to Dickens' works.
Chapter Five : The impact of Victorian age on Dickens' works.
Chapter Six : A comparison between great expectations and oliver twist.
Chapter Seven : Conclusion.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd al-Ghani, Awadiah Ali. (2007). The theme of poverty in Dickens' Novels. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Omdurman Islamic University, Sudan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-373417
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd al-Ghani, Awadiah Ali. The theme of poverty in Dickens' Novels. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Omdurman Islamic University. (2007).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-373417
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd al-Ghani, Awadiah Ali. (2007). The theme of poverty in Dickens' Novels. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Omdurman Islamic University, Sudan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-373417
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-373417