ENGL 10C: Literatures in English, 1850 to Present
Prof. BanShi
Question: Discuss the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Victorian
literature. How did writers like Charles Dickens respond to the societal
changes of their time?
Response: The Industrial Revolution profoundly influenced Victorian literature.
Writers such as Charles Dickens, in works like "Hard Times," critiqued the social
and economic disparities brought about by industrialization, emphasizing the plight
of the working class.
Question: Compare the themes of love and social criticism in two major
novels from the 19th century. Provide examples to support your analysis.
Response: Examining Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" and Emily Brontë's
"Wuthering Heights" reveals contrasting perspectives on love and social criticism.
While Austen explores societal expectations and class dynamics, Brontë delves
into the darker, passionate aspects of love within the context of societal norms.
