Charles Dickens

David Copperfield typically performs around 600 shows per year at his theater in Las Vegas.

No, Madame Defarge was not a servant to Dr. Manette. She is a member of the French revolutionaries and is married to Monsieur Defarge, who owns a wine shop in Paris. Madame Defarge's primary role in the novel "A Tale of Two Cities" is to seek revenge against the aristocracy.

The English Parliament was dissolved several times by King Charles I during the 1620s and 1630s, leading to periods of authoritarian rule known as the Personal Rule or Eleven Years Tyranny. These actions contributed to the tensions that ultimately led to the English Civil War.

"The Pickwick Papers" was published in 20 monthly installments.

In chapters 46-59 of "Great Expectations," Joe Gargery supports Pip emotionally and serves as a source of moral guidance. He also helps Magwitch, Pip's benefactor, by agreeing to shelter him when he is in danger. Joe's loyalty and kindness towards Pip demonstrate his unwavering dedication to their relationship.

Pip is referencing Joe Gargery when he describes him as "a mere blacksmith" in Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations". Pip feels ashamed of Joe's humble occupation and lack of sophistication, seeing him as inferior to others in society. However, Pip later realizes the true worth of Joe's character and how he embodies genuine kindness and integrity.

When Charles was 12 and shortly before his father was imprisoned for debt, his mother found him a job through a cousin at Warren's Blacking Factory and made him live in a garret nearby. When his father was released a few months later and the rest of the family was reunited, his mother wanted Charles to continue where he was; his father uncharacteristically put his foot down and brought Charles home over his mother's protests.

A convict home is typically referred to as a prison or correctional facility where individuals who have been convicted of a crime serve their sentences.

The convict asks the soldiers to forgive Pip by telling them that he stole food for him. He takes the blame for the stolen food in order to protect Pip and hopes to prevent Pip from being punished.

In "A Christmas Carol," the word "want" refers to the embodiment of poverty, need, and desperation that the spirit of Want shows Scrooge. It symbolizes the consequences of greed and indifference to the suffering of others. The spirit of Want serves as a warning to Scrooge about the importance of generosity and compassion.

Madame Defarge is always knitting. This knitting is in a way a hit list of everyone she wants dead. She knits John Basard into this with his name and his description. To put Lucie and her daughter into her hit list, she must first see, and document their appearances.

In order: George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria.

His age is only estimated as there is no date of birth or reference to his age except to say he was old.

Marley is chained up because the chains represent all the wrongs and sins in his life, he tell scrooge that his chain will be far longer than his because he is still alive and still doing wrong. marley is never allowed to rest and has to keep moving around the world dragging his chains with him as punishment for the wrongs he did in life.

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Charles Dickens was perhaps the most famous author of the 19th century,with all his novels becoming extremely popular during his own lifetime.He was particulary famous as the the writer of such classic's as The Pickwick Papers,Oliver Twist,Nicholas Nickleby,The Old Curiosity Shop,David Copperfield,Bleak House,A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations.In 1843 Dickens began to write his Christmas Books of which the first "A Christmas Carol"is the most famous.

First the mute Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows him how his colleagues react (callously) to the news of his death (although Scrooge misunderstands and thinks they are talking about Marley). Then the Spirit shows a ragged little pawnbroker's shop owned by old Joe; with him are Scrooge's washerwoman, his char (housecleaner), and the undertaker. They have taken "a seal or two, a pencil-case, a pair of sleeve-buttons, and a brooch of no great value . . . Sheets and towels, a little wearing apparel, two old-fashioned silver teaspoons, a pair of sugar-tongs, and a few boots," his bed curtains and blanket, and even the sleep shirt he was wearing. Finally the Ghost shows him his own headstone in the churchyard.

When the ghost of Christmas Future shows Scrooge his grave.

Marley shows himself to be a true friend to Scrooge by visiting him as a ghost to warn him about the consequences of his actions and to encourage him to change his ways. Marley's intervention ultimately leads to Scrooge's redemption and transformation from a selfish and miserly person to a kind and generous individual.

Good storytelling takes the listeners (or readers) into the story, such that they identify with one or more of the characters central to that story. The technical name for that person is the "protagonist."*

If nothing of interest happens to the protagonist, the story (obviously) is pretty dull. I mean, would even a four year old pay attention to Little Red Riding Hood if she simply took her basket of goodies to Grandma and then went home? Thus, the key to an interesting story is to have the protagonist face some sort of challenge. The entity providing that challenge (which can be any number of things, even the mind within the protagonist!) is called the "antagonist."

Again, to assist the reader in getting into the story, it helps if the reader likes the protagonist more than the antagonist. Thus, it is typical for a storyteller to make the antagonist someone unlikeable. In other words, a "bad character."

The magic of Dickens is his ability to create characters we are interested in, even if we don't like them. Scrooge, for instance -- we find him repulsive at first meeting; but, after we learn what events and choices led to his nastiness, we WANT him to be redeemed.

* Even more technically, a protagonist is simply the central person in the story, and can be someone the reader does NOT like. However, most storytellers make the protagonist a person the reader will identify with.

Scrooge and the Ghost arrive just as the party on Christmas Eve has finished dinner, and the guests are enjoying some after-dinner talk. Scrooge overhears his nephew express his opinion of Scrooge -- a feeling not of anger, but of pity, pointing out that his ill-temper hurts nobody but himself.

The party then goes into music, followed by a game of blind-man's bluff, and then the Victorian game "How, When, and Where."

It ended with a game of "Yes or No," similar to our present game of "20 Questions." The nephew Fred says he is thinking of an animal who lives in London, and eventually his sister figures out it is Scrooge.

The ghost of Christmas past shows Scrooge his past childhood holiday to remind him of the joy and innocence he once had, and to help him reconnect with those positive emotions in order to change his attitude towards Christmas and life in general. It is meant to inspire reflection and encourage Scrooge to rediscover the true spirit of the holiday season.

1. Sketches by Boz (Monthly serial, beginning in 1836.) 2. The Pickwick Papers (Monthly serial, April 1836 to November 1837)[34] 3. The Adventures of Oliver Twist(Monthly serial in Bentley's Miscellany, February 1837 to April 1839) 4. The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby(Monthly serial, April 1838 to October 1839) 5. The Old Curiosity Shop (Weekly serial in Master Humphrey's Clock, 25 April 1840, to 6 February 1841) 6. Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty (Weekly serial in Master Humphrey's Clock, 13 February 1841, to 27 November 1841) 7. The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit(Monthly serial, January 1843 to July 1844) 8. Dombey and Son (Monthly serial, October 1846 to April 1848) 9. David Copperfield (Monthly serial, May 1849 to November 1850) 10. Bleak House (Monthly serial, March 1852 to September 1853) 11. Hard Times: For These Times (Weekly serial in Household Words, 1 April 1854, to 12 August 1854) 12. Little Dorrit (Monthly serial, December 1855 to June 1857) 13. A Tale of Two Cities (Weekly serial in All the Year Round, 30 April 1859, to 26 November 1859) 14. Great Expectations (Weekly serial in All the Year Round, 1 December 1860 to 3 August 1861) 15. Our Mutual Friend(Monthly serial, May 1864 to November 1865) The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Monthly serial, April 1870 to September 1870. Only six of twelve planned numbers completed)

In this chapter, Dickens reveals his advocacy for social reform through his portrayal of the poor living conditions and mistreatment of workers. He demonstrates his hatred of social injustice by emphasizing the harsh realities faced by the lower class, as well as criticizing the indifference of the upper class towards their suffering. Through vivid descriptions and powerful character interactions, Dickens effectively conveys his stance on social issues and the need for change.

Scrooge and Marley were business partners who were known for lending money and collecting debts. They were involved in financial transactions and were described as being ruthless and unsympathetic in their dealings.

The line "God bless us, everyone" is famously said by the character Tiny Tim in Charles Dickens' novel "A Christmas Carol." Tiny Tim utters this phrase at the end of the story as a wish for blessings and well-being for everyone, reflecting the theme of compassion and redemption in the book.