Charles Dickens Group at eNotes

"A Tale of Two Cities" is a novel that one can read over and over and...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:46:26 PST

"A Tale of Two Cities" is a novel that one can read over and over and still find a new insight or new appreciation. From its famous opening lines to its most poignant of endings, Dickens's classic has a stirring plot and beauty in its language. Perhaps, its only shortcoming is in the lack of development of some characters. As the title suggests, there are many, many parallels in the novel. Of course, the opening passage in the exposition...

The narratives in Dickens' and Hardy's novels described poor people...

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:38:33 PST

The narratives in Dickens' and Hardy's novels described poor people whose struggles were idealized; however hard work and perseverance usually won over evil. Virtue was always rewarded, in the end, and the morally selfish and cruel were punished. There was a moral lesson. Dickens' novels were more strictly Victorian while Hardy's came later and were sort of dark. During the Victorian era scientific thought was emerging. As a result the...

In what ways do the narratives of Dicken's and Hardy reflect mechanisms...

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:12:23 PST

In what ways do the narratives of Dicken's and Hardy reflect mechanisms which are typical of victorian literature?

In "Great Expectations" after Pip learns of Estella's parentage, he...

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:37:59 PST

In "Great Expectations" after Pip learns of Estella's parentage, he confronts Mr. Jaggers about his having kept Estella's identity a secret. Explaining to Pip that on the night of her murder of a woman of whom she was jealous, Estella's mother came to Magwitch, threatening to kill the child. She left with the baby, and Magwitch never saw either of them again. When confronted with Pip's information that he knows of Molly, and he also knows...

How does Jaggers argue against telling the secret of Estella's...

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:44:34 PST

How does Jaggers argue against telling the secret of Estella's parentage? Does Pip agree?

Dickens was born in Portsmouth on 7th February 1812 in the county of...

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:21:00 PST

Dickens was born in Portsmouth on 7th February 1812 in the county of Hampshire. Later his father was transferred to Chatham in the county of Kent. Next his father was transferred to London in 1822. In 1856, at the peak of his fame and popularity he purchased Gads Hill Place in Higham, Kent near the cathedral town of Rochester. Dickens moved into Gads Hill Place in June 1857 and lived there till his death on 9th June 1870. Dickens enjoyed...

Charles Dickens was one of the greatest authors of all time. His...

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:04:13 PST

Charles Dickens was one of the greatest authors of all time. His important novels include such titles as David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, and Great Expectations. Dickens' novels were very much a reflection of (and commentary upon) the time and place in which he lived. Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England in 1812. In his youth he lived there, in Kent, and in London. He lived much of his adult life in London but also had an estate in...

What are the places associated with Dickens' life?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:53:15 PST

What are the places associated with Dickens' life?

Christmas Carol, A - Novel Test

Tale of Two Cities, A - Novel Test

Tale of two cities

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:06:59 PST

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Tale of Two Cities, A - Theme - Activity for Book 2 Chapters 1-24

Tale of Two Cities, A - Theme - Pre-Reading Activity

Tale of Two Cities, A - Characterization - Activity for Book 2 Chapters...

Tale of Two Cities, A - Figurative Language - Wrap-Up Activity for Book 3

Tale of Two Cities, A - Setting - Activity for Book 2 Chapters 1-24

Great Expectations - Theme - Activity for Chapters 1-19

Great Expectations - Characterization - Activity for Chapters 20-22

Great Expectations - Metaphor - Activity for Chapter 38

Great Expectations - Plot - Activity for Chapters 1-14