... background. Charles Dickens uses what life was like in the Victorian era, to influence his writing. He shows clearly that the relationship Davy has with his nurse Peggoty is comparable to the relationship he has with his mother. It is a very loving and trusting relationship, I gave her a hug to take away her turn. The fact that Davy has this kind of relationship with his nurse is of no surprise because at ... this time it was common. Charles Dickens presents Davy's childhood to be just as tough as Paddy's. At the beginning his life is happy and he is blissfully unaware of family troubles...

• Word Count: 2123
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School