Why are Dickens’ characters so fascinating? In spite of the exaggeration in the portrayal why do they appear realistic?Here you will learn:Dickens’ position in the tradition of the novel. Contrast and comparison with other novelists.Characters from different social/ regional backgrounds, each having his/her typical expressions. Speech variation in inter-personal relationship, power, topic and situation. Linguistic prejudices, use of jargons, communication skills, misunderstandings, among other devices, enriching speech depiction in Dickens’ novels.Dickens’ stylistic innovations and specialities co-related with techniques, insights of modern linguistics.
Why are Dickens’ characters so fascinating? In spite of the exaggeration in the portrayal why do they appear realistic?Here you will learn:Dickens’ position in the tradition of the novel. Contrast and comparison with other novelists.Characters from different social/ regional backgrounds, each having his/her typical expressions. Speech variation in inter-personal relationship, power, topic and situation. Linguistic prejudices, use of jargons, communication skills, misunderstandings, among other devices, enriching speech depiction in Dickens’ novels.Dickens’ stylistic innovations and specialities co-related with techniques, insights of modern linguistics.
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