Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' reflects many of the values and attitudes of nineteenth century England. It is a novel of social realism in the sense that it illustrates the lifestyles of most people in the Victorian era. Dickens uses the distinctive traits of characters, comical exaggeration of caricature and biblical allusions to achieve this. The point of view narration contains dramatic dialogue and realistic imagery help to further resonate and criticise the values and attitudes …showed first 75 words of 1005 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1005 total…Dickens captures the appearance of London by using imagery. When Pip arrives in the city he sees "filth and fat and blood and foam". He describes this as "horrible, and (gives) me a sickening idea of London". Through the use of literary techniques, such as imagery, symbolism and irony, Dickens is able to reflect the values and attitudes of 19th century England. His exceptional characterisation and caricature also help to form a novel of social-realism.