Hard Times by Dickens, Structure as it Relates to Plot and Characterixation Charles Dickens presents in his novel a specific structure to expose the evils and abuses of the Victorian Era. Dickens' use of plot and characterization relate directly to the structure on account that it shows his view of the mistreatments and evils of the Victorian Era, along with his effort to expose them through literary methods. A befitting display of structure is evident …showed first 75 words of 771 total…

…showed last 75 words of 771 total…wanted to provide, and is shown obvious through Dickens' use of the plot. The downfall of the educational system in Gradgrind and the exposure of Bounderby displays the utilitarian convictions destructed. Sissy's endurance and Stephen's death leave them as the heroine and martyr for the novel. It is now evident to the reader that Dickens' attempt at exposing the evils of the Victorian Era through the plot, characterization, and structure of Hard Times was successful