How did Charles Dickens' children stories influence children's literature?
Charles Dickens' children stories had a profound influence. His vivid characterizations set a high standard. For example, in 'Oliver Twist', the character of Oliver is so endearing and his plight so engaging that it made other authors focus more on creating relatable child characters.
Dickens' stories influenced children's literature in terms of themes. His works often dealt with social issues like poverty and inequality, as seen in 'A Christmas Carol'. This made children's literature more likely to tackle real - world problems. Also, his use of humor and pathos together was a model for other writers. He could make you laugh and cry in the same story, which added depth to children's stories. His stories were also very descriptive, painting detailed pictures of the settings, whether it was the gloomy streets of London in 'Oliver Twist' or the more idyllic scenes in some of his other works. This encouraged other writers to pay more attention to setting in children's literature.
