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He believed in punishment, like all the Victorians, but he was strongly opposed to the strict, even cruel views on crime and punishment of his contemporaries. He was appalled by the simplicity with which people were sentenced to death or deportation for life for a current misdemeanor, like the theft of a handkerchief (an expensive commodity back then). He condemned (indirectly) the banishment for life under penalty of death, as he believed that people could change and could become an asset to their society. One type of prison he helped to close down was the debtors' prison.
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Charles Dickens believed that poverty and social inequality were the root causes of crime, and that punishment alone was not an effective solution. He often portrayed criminals with empathy and sought to shed light on the social conditions that drove people to commit crimes. Dickens advocated for preventative measures, education, and societal reform to address the underlying issues leading to criminal behavior.
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What was the theory that Charles Dickens created that changed the life in science?
I think you have mixed Charles Dickens for Charles Darwin.
What did Queen Victoria think of Charles Dickens?
inspiring
Are any of Charles dickens children still alive?
No, all of Charles Dickens' children have passed away.
What did you think about Charles Dickens books?
they are great fun to read and are very enjoyable
What did Charles dickens think of himself as a youngster?
As a youngster, Charles Dickens believed himself to be intelligent and imaginative. He felt he had a natural talent for storytelling and was determined to become a successful writer. Dickens was ambitious and confident in his abilities from a young age.
Should punishment outweigh the rewards for crime?
Of course. The punishment for a crime needs to stop people from committing the crime. If the charge for stealing a multi-thousand dollar crime was just a $200 fine, no potential criminal would think twice about it.
When was an electric kettle made?
Charles dickens i think the electric ketle was made in 1940
What did people think of a Christmas carol when Charles dickens first published it?
People loved it!
Did Charles Dickens die?
He died at home at Gad's Hill Place after suffering a massive stroke in 1870 aged 58. I think :)
Criminal offences- Is hanging justified?
I think this punishment depends upon severity of the crime..
At what age did Charles dickens start work in a boot-blacking factorty?
I think he was about 11 or 12.
Who wrote the novel Oliver Twist and the Pick papers?
(Pickwick papers I think) Charles Dickens
