"Little Dorrit" Quiz
"Little Dorrit" by Charles Dickens explores themes of poverty and wealth through the life of Amy Dorrit, a young woman born in debtors' prison, as she navigates a world of societal constraints and personal redemption.
classics | Published in 2004
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Essay questions
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- How does Charles Dickens portray the theme of social class and its impact on individual lives in 'Little Dorrit'?
- Discuss the significance of the Marshalsea Prison in the development of the novel's characters and plot.
- Analyze the character of Amy Dorrit and her role as the moral center of the novel.
- Examine the relationship between Arthur Clennam and his mother. How does it influence the narrative?
- What role does the Circumlocution Office play in 'Little Dorrit,' and how does it serve as a critique of bureaucracy?
- Explore the theme of financial instability and debt in the novel. How do these themes affect the characters' lives?
- How does Dickens use satire to comment on society and government in 'Little Dorrit'?
- Discuss the use of symbolism in 'Little Dorrit,' focusing on elements such as the prison and the Circumlocution Office.
- Analyze the transformations of wealth and status among the characters in the novel. What message does Dickens convey through these changes?
- Examine the character of Mr. Merdle and his role in illustrating the themes of greed and corruption.
- In what ways does 'Little Dorrit' reflect Dickens's views on the flaws of the Victorian society?
- Consider the novel's ending. How does it resolve the various social and personal conflicts presented throughout the story?
- How does the setting of London contribute to the atmosphere and themes of 'Little Dorrit'?
- Discuss the role of family relationships in 'Little Dorrit.' How do they shape the characters' motivations and actions?
- What is the significance of the title 'Little Dorrit'? How does it encapsulate the themes and messages of the novel?
