Great Expectations A Manifestation of Gothicism and Romanticism

Charles Dickens is the most typical representative Victorian author his epic stories, vivid characters and depiction of contemporary life are unforgettable. He tries to depict the severe life of English society with a particular focus on their miseries. His novels also provide a harsh criticism on social evils and its destructive nature, such as, formation of different classes in the society. Charles Dickens father was imprisoned, and he was sent to work in Warren's blacking factory by his mother, where he endured appalling conditions as well as loneliness and despair. Charles Dickens harsh experiences at Warren's blacking factory are fictionalized in his famous novel Great Expectations. This thesis focuses on the Gothic and Romantic elements in Great Expectations. The objective of the research is imagery and setting of Great Expectations Effects of Gothicism. Romantic elements in Great Expectations Effects on human relations. Zakir Ullah | Ahmad Ullah | Haroon Iqbal | Zohaib Zahir | Akbar Zaman "Great Expectations: A Manifestation of Gothicism and Romanticism" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-5 , August 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31885.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/english/31885/great-expectations-a-manifestation-of-gothicism-and-romanticism/zakir-ullah