PROBLEMS OF CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION IN CHARLES DICKENS’ WORKS

Abstract

Charles Dickens, the eminent Victorian novelist, was a prolific chronicler of the social injustices and inequalities prevalent in 19th-century England. Central to his body of work were the problems of childhood poverty and the inadequacies of the educational system, themes that he explored with profound empathy and insight. Through the lens of his characters and narratives, Dickens illuminated the harsh realities faced by children growing up in poverty and the systemic barriers that hindered their access to quality education. This abstract delves into the nuanced portrayal of these issues in Dickens’ novels, highlighting the societal injustices and individual struggles that he sought to expose and reform