An Outlook of Leninism in Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist

Abstract

The Industrial revolution in the 19^th century drew many countryside paupers into the towns. Class struggle existed in the society and people suffered a lot.  The workers were paid less. Due to frustration the working class revolted.  This article endeavours to exhibit an outlook of Leninism through Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Oliver Twist portrays the reality of social injustice to poor people in Britain during the Victorian Era.  Dickens’ points out that the officials who ran the workhouses, violated the values they preached to the poor. The protagonist of this novel carries leninist aspect in him.  Oliver gradually wins the situation he faces and finally triumphs.