... gently before introducing characters and using dialogue. Both Dickens and Hardy extensively describe settings and characters, but they use different methods. Dickens concentrates more on the description of characters' body language and movement and the setting of the story. Whereas, Hardy better describes the appearance of the characters. ... by saying that that the tunnel has "an earthy, deadly smell". The narrator also observes the signalman attentively and describes his movement. The following quotes from 'The Signalman' show this well, "He was several times interrupted by the little ...

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