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Najmul Book Review

The document is a presentation on Charles Dickens' novel 'Hard Times', published in 1854, which explores themes such as industrialization, utilitarianism, and class conflict. It includes a brief biography of Dickens, an overview of the book's structure, main themes, characters, and critiques of the novel. The presentation concludes with recommendations for various audiences interested in the book.

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Najmul Book Review

The document is a presentation on Charles Dickens' novel 'Hard Times', published in 1854, which explores themes such as industrialization, utilitarianism, and class conflict. It includes a brief biography of Dickens, an overview of the book's structure, main themes, characters, and critiques of the novel. The presentation concludes with recommendations for various audiences interested in the book.

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Welcome To My Presentatio

Najmul Hossen
Assistant Commissioner(ID-25432214)
43rd BCS
Customs, Excise And Vat Training Academy
Book Review On “Hard Times
Author: Charles Dicken

Published:1854

Genre: Social Novel/Industrial Novel

Three Parts[Sowing(Chapter 1-16),Reaping(Chapter 1-


12),Garnering(Chapter 1-9)]

Page:370

Themes: Industrialization, Utilitarianism, Education, Class Conflict,


Emotion vs. Reason
Charles Dicken’s Biography

• Charles Dickens was a famous English novelist


of the 19th century, known for his vivid
characters and social commentary.
• He wrote many classic novels, including Oliver
Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield,
and Great Expectations.
• Dickens often highlighted the struggles of the
poor and criticized social injustices in Victorian
England.
• He began his career as a journalist before
gaining fame as a writer. His works remain
widely read and adapted in film, theatre, and
television around the world.
Main Themes of the Book
• The book is divided into three Subject matter of “Hard
parts Times”
Fact vs. Fancy (Imagination vs.
Sowing(chapter 1-16)
Reaping(chapter 1-12) Utilitarianism)
Consequences of earlier
Foundation of ideas and
characters
choices Education (Utilitarian Schooling)
Key Character:Tom
Key Character: Gradgrind
Grandgrind Industrialization and
Mechanization
Class Conflict and Social Injustice
Garnering(chapter 1-9)
Resolution and moral lesson Compassion and the Role of
Key Character:Lousia
Women
Major Characters of “Hard Times”
• Summary/Development of
Gradgrind
Characters
Industrial society
Harthouse Lousia
Utilitarian Philosophy
Emotional Repression

Plot
Rigid Education

Stephen
Moral Decay
Tom
Class Divide
Factory Exploitation
Personal Sacrifice
Sissy Bounderby Social Injustice
Human Compassion
Strong points of the Book

Powerful Social critique

Memorable Characters

Narrative Economy

Symbolism and Imagery

Timeless Theme
Weak points of the Book

Limited role of
female voice

Simplistic villains One dimensional


character

Overly didatic
Famous Quotations
• “Now, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing but
Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life.”
– Thomas Gradgrind

• “I am tired, father. I am tired.”


-Louisa Gradgrind
Recommendations

Social
Students of Teachers and General Historian and Writers and
Reformers and
Literature Educators Readers Sociologist Storyteller
Policy Thinkers
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU

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