Charles Dickens Flashcards
1
Q
When was Charles Dickens’s born?
A
1812.
2
Q
When did Charles Dickens’s die?
A
1870.
3
Q
In which era was Charles Dickens writing?
A
The Victorian Era.
4
Q
What happened to Charles Dickens’s family when he was 12?
A
They were sent to Marshalsea Prison (because of debt).
5
Q
Where was Charles Dickens sent when he was 12?
A
Warren’s blacking factory.
6
Q
When was Charles Dickens’s family released from prison?
A
1827 (after 3 years in prison).
7
Q
In which of his books did Charles Dickens fictionalise his experiences at the blacking factory?
A
David Copperfield & Great Expectations.
8
Q
What is Charles Dickens well known for?
A
His larger than life characters and epic stories which often focus on social justice.
