Victorian Novel: Realism & Social Critique
Exploring the Victorian novel's focus on realism, social commentary, and moral dilemmas.
Key Questions
- Analyze how Victorian novelists used realism to critique social injustices of their era.
- Explain the role of morality and social class in shaping character destinies in Victorian novels.
- Compare the narrative techniques of Victorian authors with those of the Romantic period.
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