... Dickens Charles Dickens is an extremely influential British author. From novels such as A Tale of Two Cities, to the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol, his works are renowned. Dickens' stories have been passed down through generations, and will continue. He is timeless. ... thief. Dickens began to use these experiences when he started writing. Many of the people that he came into contact with were later portrayed as characters. For example, Charles held a strong grudge against his mother for forcing him to become a thief. Because of this rage, he portrayed her ... characters he knew a...

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