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... The Victorian Era is no exception. ... This influence is especially noticeable in English author Charles Dickens’ acclaimed novel, ‘Great Expectations’.
The impression of the Victorian perception of a ‘gentleman’ has been incorporated in this novel. During this Age, a true gentleman was characterized by his virtues and not his gentiltiy. ... " (Great Expectation: p. ... Hence Dickens keeps in accordance with Victorian society by helping his main character realize his dream of becoming a gentleman not through society, but through sound principles. In short, the idea of a ‘gentleman’ as depicted in the novel has been influenced by the contemprary idea of a gentleman in the Victorian Age.
Being set in Victorian England, ‘Great Expectations’ reveals influences of societal differences of its time. ... First of all, Victorian society was one marked by class distinctions. ... As in the Victorian Age, these three classes in the novel also have marked differences. ... Secondly, during the Victorian Age, an increasing number of villagers left for the city in search of better opportunities and a better life. ... Lastly, the rich of the Victorian Era were strict and conservative: ladies and gentlemen were expected to receive classical education and to behave in accordance with the nature of their social status.
Approximate Word count = 946
Approximate Pages = 3.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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