SOCIAL INJUSTICE AND MORAL VALUES IN “OLIVER TWIST” BY CHARLES DICKENS
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https://doi.org/10.47390/ydif-y2026v2i2/n34Keywords:
Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist, social injustice, morality, poverty, children, English literature.Abstract
This article analyzes the problem of social injustice and moral values in Charles Dickens’s novel "Oliver Twist." The novel reflects major social issues of nineteenth-century English society, including poverty, the fate of orphans, class inequality, and the cruelty of social institutions. The study examines the artistic methods used by Dickens to critique social injustice while highlighting ideas of humanism, compassion, and moral responsibility. Particular attention is given to the character of Oliver as a symbol of moral purity and childhood innocence. The research findings demonstrate that "Oliver Twist" possesses not only historical and literary significance but also contemporary relevance, as it addresses enduring issues of social inequality, ethical responsibility, and the protection of children’s rights.
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