
A Socio-Linguistic and Stylistic Study
Of the Novels of Charles Dickens
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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 special...
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.