Depicting Poverty in Charles Dickens’s Oliver Twist.

Abstract

This study examines the theme of poverty in Charles Dickens’s novel Oliver Twist through a socio-historical lens. The Novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is considers as a case-study. The research explores the portrayal of poverty in the novel and its relationship with the social and economic conditions of Victorian England. The study examines how Dickens uses various literary techniques to depict the harsh realities of poverty, including the living conditions, lack of opportunities, and social stigmatization faced by the poor. It also investigates the social and economic inequalities of the period, where the wealthy live in luxury while the poor struggle to survive. Through a close reading of the novel, the study exposes the social injustices and systemic issues that perpetuate poverty and highlights the importance of addressing poverty as a critical societal issue. The dissertation highlights the relevance of Dickens’s work in addressing contemporary issues of povertyand inequality