The paper
examines Charles Dickens' life, analyzes the cause of and reviews his activities for, social activism. The paper
examines both "Oliver Twist" and "Great Expectations" and reviews Dickens' own correspondence about the book to show the author's feelings about the social causes he championed. In
conclusion, the paper shows how Dickens' helped to bring about needed changes in society. Contents: Introduction: The Life of Charles Dickens Oliver Twist Great Expectations Conclusion Works Cited