... of his own boyhood, the widespread topical interests in penology questions, and the novel tradition of rouges and villains which he espoused." Great Expectations was set in this time period and deals with many issues that concerned Dickens actual life. As at the beginning of the novel Dickens introduces the theme of the penal and judicial system with the depiction of the Hulks as being a normal part of Pip's surroundings, just as the system was a normal part of the life of ... Dickens. The Hulks were used during this ... ...

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