Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens and his wife Catherine traveled to America twice, the first time in 1842 and the second in 1867-68. Both trips were successes, in that he was lauded and praised everywhere he appeared and, in fact, had to employ secretaries and handlers to manage the crowds during his travel and public appearances. His second trip embittered him somewhat, since he saw the aftermath of the American Civil War and also began to speak out about the injustice of the lack of copyright protection afforded authors of the time. His works had for many years been reproduced in various forms and he was never able to achieve any compensation for this usage. Americans reacted badly to his American Notes, written on his return to England, as it was highly critical of American morals and mores.

The last spirit took Scrooge to the Cratchit household, where he saw Bob Cratchit's family gathered around the fireplace on Christmas Day. Tiny Tim was among the children present, and Scrooge learned of the family's struggles and love for one another.

That since Marley's death Scrooge has continued on a path of ignorance of the want around suffering that surround him. Marley makes it clear that to continue on this downward spiralling path that Scrooge follows will result in Scrooge's eternal life's being spent walking the earth in torment.

The ghost of Christmas present takes Scrooge to the lighthouse to show him the isolation and loneliness of those who are disconnected from their loved ones during the holiday season. It serves as a reminder for Scrooge to cherish the relationships in his life and to not isolate himself from others.

Charles Darwin had ten children: two died in infancy, and Annie's death at the age of ten had a devastating effect on her parents. Charles was a devoted father and uncommonly attentive to his children. Whenever they fell ill he feared that they might have inherited weaknesses from inbreeding due to the close family ties he shared with his wife and cousin, Emma Wedgewood. Despite his fears, most of the surviving children went on to have distinguished careers as notable members of the prominent Darwin-Wedgewood Family. Of his surviving children, George, Francis and Horace became Fellows of the Royal Society. His son Leonard however followed a different career becoming a soldier.

Four ghosts appear before Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.

It's hard to say which of Dickens' books is best, since much depends on personal preference, knowledge of critical techniques, etc. G.K. Chesterton has written reviews of Dickens' novels and the web site containing it is attached. Best known among his works are probably A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol,and Oliver Twist.

Charles Dickens was born in 7 February 1812 and died in 9 June 1870.

CHRISTMAS DINNER AT CRATCHIT'S HOUSE

A simple room, in a simple four-room flat, appears. In the flat, Mrs. Cratchit, Peter Cratchit, and

Belinda Cratchit, are preparing for Christmas dinner. Peter stirs a pot over the fire that is filled with

potatoes. Belinda and Mrs. Cratchit lay the cloth on the table, then set out mismatched crockery.

Meg and Will (Cratchits) enter carrying the precious goose between them as if it were unearthed

treasure.

The Cratchits set out their dinner. The young Cratchits pull up chairs and get cutlery. Martha

(Cratchit) pours claret in the mismatched cups. Peter is in charge of the potatoes and Bob and Mrs.

Cratchit put out the few side dishes.

Bob serves the goose and gravy… Mrs. Cratchits watches nervously as Bob puts goose on the last

plate. Scrooge looks over her shoulder.

MRS. CRATCHIT:

Lovely, Bob! Only one tiny bone left. (They all laugh. They all eat.)Finally, Mrs. Cratchit serves the pudding.

Dickens wrote and published Bleak House (in monthly installment's) between March 1852 and September 1853

wow i think this stuff fake tell me how this could be real ? i hear of this from so many people, but how am i to kno this is real. ??

The Ghost of Christmas Past (not Present) did not appear to Scrooge as Fezziwig

but showed a vision of himself (Scrooge) when he was an apprentice to Fezziwig.

Here, as in all his visions, the Ghost of Christmas Present wishes

to show Scrooge how he once was, and how deplorably he has changed.

A common theme in Dickens' stories is social injustice and the plight of the poor and marginalized in society. His works often highlight the struggles of the lower class, the exploitation of the vulnerable, and the need for compassion and reform in society. Additionally, Dickens often portrays themes of redemption, the power of love and kindness, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

The face of scrooge as a dead person is covered by a sheet. Everyone refers to the old misery man and it suggests that Dickens wanted the reader to also assume it could be Scrooge on that fateful Christmas morning. In addition when visiting the Beetling shop and the Corn Exchange the are many clues that Scrooge picks up on but is so fearful of being right that he continually asks for the ghost to tell him "who the poor retch is".

Miss Havisham would always give Pip money on his annual visits as a gift.

The two "visitors" refer to the two business men who approach Scrooge asking for a charitable donation to help the poor and needy "at this time". Scrooge asks "are there no work houses?", are there no prisons?" And the treadmill is that still in use?" . All of which he thought that the poor should suffer because they were poor.

Ebenezer Scrooge was depicted as a long-time businessman in Charles Dickens' novel "A Christmas Carol." While the exact number of years is not specified, it is implied that he was a successful businessman for a significant portion of his life before his encounter with the three Christmas spirits.

The last line of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is: "And it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God bless Us, Every One!"

stuck price labels on bottles of blacking ( polish)

Charles Dickens was part of the Victorian literary movement, which was characterized by a focus on social issues and an emphasis on realism. Dickens's works often addressed the plight of the poor and working class in industrial society.

The convict was trying to break open the iron on his leg by using Joe's file after Pip left him at the battery.