Charles Dickens Problems Correct Verified
solutions
How did he use his own suffering? - ✔✔He always put really nice characters
(like hm) into the awful places England (like factory he worked in).
What is a poorhouse? - ✔✔Like forced labor camps for poor people.
What was he particularly good at? - ✔✔Getting us to like the people who are
having a hard time, so we get more engaged. Evoking images of home.
What nice things did he enjoy? - ✔✔Picnics, shopping, going on holiday, etc.
Where does his power lie? - ✔✔He thought the task of writing is to make
goodness attractive, to make it easier to learn uncomfortable lessons
Was he a good businessman? Why or why not? - ✔✔Yes. Very productive,
made a lot of money. Wanted a wide circulation to draw attention to problems.
The inspiration for his books came from... - ✔✔From his life and experience;
the various social issues of England
Was he a good husband and father? Why or why not? - ✔✔No. Ten children, 8
lived. Thought his kids were dull and passive. Separated from his wife. Coldly
detached.
solutions
How did he use his own suffering? - ✔✔He always put really nice characters
(like hm) into the awful places England (like factory he worked in).
What is a poorhouse? - ✔✔Like forced labor camps for poor people.
What was he particularly good at? - ✔✔Getting us to like the people who are
having a hard time, so we get more engaged. Evoking images of home.
What nice things did he enjoy? - ✔✔Picnics, shopping, going on holiday, etc.
Where does his power lie? - ✔✔He thought the task of writing is to make
goodness attractive, to make it easier to learn uncomfortable lessons
Was he a good businessman? Why or why not? - ✔✔Yes. Very productive,
made a lot of money. Wanted a wide circulation to draw attention to problems.
The inspiration for his books came from... - ✔✔From his life and experience;
the various social issues of England
Was he a good husband and father? Why or why not? - ✔✔No. Ten children, 8
lived. Thought his kids were dull and passive. Separated from his wife. Coldly
detached.
