What was life like when Charles Dickens was alive?

Answer 1

life was hard, poor and dirty.

in Charles Dickens novels he reflects what goes on in every day life. how many children were orphans because their family couldn't look after them and many people were dying because they didnt have huge hospitals like we do.(oliver twist)

in a Christmas carol about scrooge, many familys enjoyed Christmas because they were together, and they couldn't afford big feasts and parties.

children had to go into work at young ages, to provide for their familes because in the olden days, they had big families, with an average of about 7 children- most of which were all home births!!

life for the poor, would of been extremely hard, their children would start work at young ages, and give all their money to their families, this would pay for the bills and a small amount of food. although money is important to families because it helps them live, they were just happy to all be together.

IT WAS HARD FOR HIM IN THEM TIMES X

Answer 2

Well, my friends, basically life was poor. If you have had the unfortunate opportunity to read Great Expectations; which I do not recommend unless you want to answer this question clearly and fully. If you are writing an essay answer, write: 'His writing mirrored the poor living conditions.' Trust me examiners and your teacher will love it! Life was poor, dirty and hard - just develop on that and you will go far my friends! Good luck, ~|stringB3an|~

Answer 3

The first things you'd notice if you were transported back to Dickens's London would be the smell and the noise. Both were almost overwhelming. There was no system for the removal of waste and refuse, so for the most part it went into the streets and eventually into the River Thames. A few streets were cobbled or paved but most were mud, combined with horse excrement. (and women still insisted on wearing long skirts in those conditions.) There was no law or even a tacit understanding between drivers to drive to the right, so the streets were a never-ending tangle of carts, carriages and horses. Drawings of the day show a horrifying mess. If you were wealthy-and it was a small percentage-you could afford to keep a carriage and the horses required, which amounted to quite an expense, and was a sign of status. You had more servants in the house than members of your family, since servants were incredible cheap to hire and keep. Even the poor usually had a girl-of-all-work. If you were poor but lucky, you had a solid roof over your head, even if you shared it with other families. You walked wherever you went or, in cases of emergency, you took a bus much like ours today, just behind drawn horses. Your food was basic and unsavory; the fortunate poor could have meat once a week. The very poor slept in the gutter (called 'kennels') or doorways or whatever makeshift cover you could find. Orphaned and homeless boys roamed the streets like feral children, getting by through petty theft. Wealthy children were often snatched off the streets, stripped of their fine clothes and set free; the clothes could be sold, so they were much more valuable than the child. Of course, this is only a rundown of conditions in Victorian London. It's a fascinating study.

Answer 4

During Charles Dickens's lifetime (1812-1870), life in England was marked by industrialization, social change, and economic growth. The Industrial Revolution brought urbanization, factory work, and social inequalities. Dickens's novels often critiqued these aspects of society, highlighting issues such as poverty, child labor, and the plight of the working class. His works shed light on the challenges and injustices faced by many during this transformative period in history.

Answer 5

it was the Victorian era and most people were very poor.people had to work at the age of 5-6 in mines. if you've seen oliver twist it was like that

Answer 6

For the rich people it was just gorgeous no hard work at all!

For the poor people it was the worst times ever, it was hard and dirty work, even for children from 5 to what ever!

Answer 7

In 1812 Charles Dickens had just been born, unfortunately he was a sickly child.

Answer 8

he had a long and boring big fat life