Charles Dickens

In 1974 he was imprisoned for a robbery and sentenced to seven years. While in prison he began making a name for himself as a loose cannon, often fighting convicts and prison guards. These fights added years onto his sentence. Regarded as a problem prisoner, he was moved 120 times throughout Her Majesty's Prison Service and spent most of that time in solitary confinement. What was originally a seven year term stretched out to a fourteen year sentence that resulted in his first wife, Irene, with whom he had a son, leaving him. He was released on October 30, 1988 but only spent 69 days free before he was arrested again.

Lucie Manette first appeared in chapter 2. It is when Mr. Lorry told Lucie about Dr. Manette not dead. In fact he was in prison. Dr. Mantette was just released from prison and is in the Defarges' wine shop

Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator who became the first person to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. This monumental achievement, flying from New York to Paris in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis, made him an international hero and a pioneer in aviation history. Lindbergh's successful solo flight propelled him to fame and solidified his legacy as one of the most iconic figures in aviation.

The coachman didn't want to debate Pip about the cost of his services because he knew Pip was a young boy who wouldn't be able to pay much. He also wanted to avoid any confrontation and just move on with his journey.

Charles Henry Smith's pen name was Bill Arp.

Mr. Stryver accuses John Barsad and Roger Cly of being spies and traitors who have been working against the government. He claims that they have been gathering information and passing it to the enemy.

elizabeth dickens didnt really love john dickens that much after he went to jail.

The theme of the book is "redemption."

The characters Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay cross paths, and in time Carton is moved to exhibit the noble character to which Darnay aspires.

Pip's childhood is explored in Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations". Pip is an orphan raised by his sister and her husband in rural England. He encounters hardship and is treated harshly by his family, which shapes his character and motivates his desire for a better life. His meeting with the convict Magwitch and his encounters with Miss Havisham and Estella set in motion the events that drive the plot of the novel.

Scrooge was shocked at seeing Tim's grave because he witnessed the devastating impact of his own selfishness and neglect on the Cratchit family, resulting in the loss of their beloved son. This moment helped Scrooge realize the consequences of his actions and spurred him to change his ways.

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Pip wanted to become a gentleman because he believed it would elevate his social status, improve his chances of winning the love of Estella, and provide him with a better life than the one he had as a blacksmith's apprentice. He also hoped that being a gentleman would erase his feelings of inferiority and insecurity about his humble background.

Charles Dickens' sister, Fanny, suffered from mental health issues which greatly impacted him emotionally and mentally. Her illness served as inspiration for several of his characters in his works, most notably in the character of Little Em'ly in "David Copperfield." Dickens carried a sense of guilt and responsibility for her throughout his life, influencing his writing and themes of social reform.

The same stories have been told over, and over since the beginning of language, 5000+/- Gregorian years ago.

They have been acted out in history. Lived by individuals, and family groups. Experienced by communities.

Example: In American literature are stories of the old west; Good guys V bad guys; followed by Cops V robbers; Science fiction (Star Trek episodes, same thing.)

Invasion stories run from: Alien invasion; Imperialistic invasion; Home invasion by termites; all the way to Virus invasion, in modern computers!

the backgrounds change, the stories remain the same. Time changes, stories don't!

According to KJV Scriptures, there have been no new stories since The Prophet Daniel [12:1--7.] (http://ebible.org/kjv/Daniel.htm).

Estella Havisham wants to break free from the influence of her adoptive mother, Miss Havisham, and find her true worth and identity. She desires to love and be loved sincerely, rather than being used as a tool for revenge or manipulation. Throughout the novel, she struggles to reconcile her upbringing with her desire for genuine connection and happiness.

Charles Dickens was critical of factory towns, particularly in his novel "Hard Times," where he portrayed them as bleak, oppressive places that dehumanized workers and exploited their labor. He highlighted the harsh working conditions, social inequalities, and lack of compassion for the workers in these industrial settings. Dickens believed that factory towns were emblematic of the negative impact of rapid industrialization on society.

Charles Dickens' mother was Elizabeth (Barrow) Dickens. After his father, Jhon Dickens, was inprisoned for debt, she along with her children (with the exception of Charles) were forced to join him. Later at the age of twelve Charles was forced to work at "Warren's blacking factory" a shoe-dying factory.

No, Charles Dickens did not play Oliver Twist. Oliver Twist is a character from Dickens' novel of the same name, but he was portrayed by various actors in stage plays, movies, and TV adaptations of the story.

The gap between Charles I and Charles II is due to the English Civil War that resulted in the execution of Charles I in 1649. After his death, England became a republic led by Oliver Cromwell. Charles II, son of Charles I, was later restored to the throne in 1660 after the monarchy was reinstated with the end of the Commonwealth period.

No, he is her real daughter's (Zonnique Pullins) father.

Charles Dickens' books generally centered around London as he saw it, in the mid nineteenth-century. He wrote of a dirty, grey, impoverished London, and his main characters were usually the unlucky poorfolk.

The main character in the story 'The Haunted House' by Charles Dickens is the narrator, who visits the haunted house with a group of friends. The story is narrated in first person from his perspective.

Charles Dickens uses detailed descriptions and vivid language to create the character of Miss Havisham. Through his narrative style, he conveys her eerie and morose persona, emphasizing her decaying appearance and the stagnant, time-frozen environment of Satis House. The use of gothic elements and rich language helps to establish Miss Havisham as a complex and intriguing figure haunted by her past.

Charles Fritts died in 1903.

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There have been several actors who have played the role of Oliver in the musical "Oliver!" over the years. Some notable actors include Mark Lester in the 1968 film adaptation and Davy Jones from The Monkees in the original London production.