Why does Charles dickens refer to the workers in the factory as hands?

Why does dickens refer to the workers in the factory as hands?

The term "hands" is derived from people who did physical work (e.g. farm "hands")

Is it true that using a tissue makes a flu worse?

Yes it is because in the factory that it is made in the workers put their hands on it and touch other machines and stuff which get germs

Who worte A Christmas Carol?

The author's name is Charles Dickens. He wrote the story during a time of sheer desperation at the then Governments attitude to child labour and the way these children some as young as 8 years old were forced to work long hours in factories and even in the mines. Charles Dickens. It is properly A Christmas Carol. The unofficial title, based on the lead character, is Scrooge. It is worth noting that the actual Christmas song which is sung in the end of the story is not identified by name. Hollywood has handled this, as has Broadway, in different ways- the All-hands nature of Silent Night is often used, as is the more British-sounding God rest ye merry Gentlemen. Actually Dickens does not say what song was sung!

What actors and actresses appeared in In the Hands of the Black Hands - 1913?

The cast of In the Hands of the Black Hands - 1913 includes: Charles Murray

How can salmonella can be transmitted from a food processing factory to you?

When an infected person from the factory doesn't wash their hands

Are food workers required to wash their hands after going to the bathroom even if their hands look clean?

Technically this depends on local law, but at least in the US, yes, "looking clean" does not excuse food workers from washing their hands.

Who are the people who work in an farmland?

They are called farmers. However sometimes farmers hire temporary workers called farm hands. If the farm hands travel from job to job, they are called migrant workers.

What did the casts depict in Mr Jaggers' office in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens?

In Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations," the casts in Mr. Jaggers' office depict the hands of executed criminals. These casts serve as a grim reminder of the consequences of crime and the harsh justice system of the time. They also underscore Mr. Jaggers' role as a lawyer who navigates the legal system, often representing individuals caught up in society's darker aspects.

What has the author John Butt written?

John Butt has written: 'Dickens at work' 'Biography in the hands of Walton, Johnson and Boswell'

After the workers had finish build the Taj Mahal what did they do to then?

when the workers has finished the taj mahal there hands were cut because other could make it

How do you remove a factory stereo from a 2003 Ford Expedition?

use your hands Xd

Where were Charles Dickens' children born?

Charles Culliford Boz Dickens (1837-1896) - Charles was known as Charley within the family. Charley married Bessie Evans despite the fact that his father had disagreements with Bessie's father. Charley was involved in banking and business. In 1868 he went into bankruptcy and was then hired by his father to work at All The Year Round. He bought Gad's Hill Place after his father died, but later gave it up because of his own failing health. Mary Dickens (1838-1896) - Mary was named after her mother's sister who died in 1837. After her father's death she lived with her aunt, Georgina. Mary went on to write My Father as I Recall Him. Kate Macready Dickens (1839-1929) - When Dickens and Catherine separated Kate was the only child to stand up to Dickens and side with Catherine. That shouldn't have been a surprise to Dickens as Kate had been called "Lucifer Box" within the family because of her fiery temper. She married Charles Allston Collins and after his death she married Carlo Perugini. Walter Landor Dickens (1841-1863) - Walter achieved the rank of lieutenant in the East India Company. It looked like he had a bright future, but sadly things started to fall apart for Walter. Like many of his family members he fell into debt. At about this time he also became ill. He passed away of an aortic aneurysm and left many unpaid bills to his father. Francis Jeffrey Dickens(1844-1886) - Francis considered many careers including medicine, farming and journalism. He ended up joining the Bengal Mounted Police. Later he joined Canada's Northwest Mounted Police. In 1886 he resigned his commission and passed away within the year. Alfred D'Orsay Tennyson Dickens (1845-1912) - When he was 20 Alfred left England, as well as many unpaid bills, and went to Australia. There he married the "Belle of Melbourne", Jessie Devlin. Sadly she died in a carriage accident four years later leaving Alfred alone with their two girls. After his father's death Alfred gave lectures on his father's life and work. Sydney Smith Haldimand Dickens (1847-1872) - Charles Dickens was very proud of Sydney's naval career. However later he was very displeased about Sydney's financial troubles. Sydney passed away when he was only twenty five. He died while trying to return home for sick leave. Henry Fielding Dickens (1849-1933) - Henry was nicknamed Harry and is often called the most successful of Dickens' children. He was a sportsman and had a very successful career in law. In 1922 he was knighted. Henry was the grandfather of Monica Dickens who became an author like her great grandfather. Among her works is One Pair of Hands. Dora Annie Dickens (1850-1851) - Dora was named after a character from one of her father's novels, Dora from David Copperfield. Dora was never a strong baby and died when she was only eight months old. Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens (1852-1902) - Edward was nicknamed Plorn. He left England to join his brother Alfred in Australia. Edward became a Member of Parliament in New South Wales.