Charles Dickens is one of the great fiction writers of the Victorian era. He was, however, more than just a writer; he inspired change across the world through the use of writing. For a man to go from his childhood to where he grew up may be considered unbelievable, but in reality, his struggles are the blessing of his success. Charles Dickens was inspired by the struggles of the poor and oppressed, his writings brought about societal changes, and he used fictional characters and events to represent the real world. poor. The poor were often forced to work in dangerous conditions to avoid debtor's prison. Children had to start working at a very young age to support their family. There was almost no chance of advancing in social class if you were born poor. Charles Dickens himself dealt with these problems. Living life this way helped him understand and have great compassion for the poor and oppressed. Charles Dickens was single-handedly trying to provide for his needy family from a young age. When Charles was 12, his father was sent to debtors' prison with his wife and five of his six children. Charles was forced to take a job in a workhouse to try to pay off his family's debts. When Charles was alone, he had to do everything he could to even get a meal. This early experience was traumatic for Charles and affected the way he viewed the poor later in his life. His experience in debtors' prison inspired what was a common theme in his writings. In many of his novels, the main subject concerns the people who live and live in debtors' prisons. He wrote a novel that was set in prison and where his family was just...... middle of paper... just in debt to a baker. Charles Dickens' mastery of the fictional character gave him the power to illustrate. its message in a much bigger way. From Oliver Twist to Ebenezer Scrooge, Dickens's characters were all created to represent a bigger problem. Some characters are so deep that even today we don't fully understand what they might mean. Dickens is one of the greatest writers of all time when it comes to creating fictional characters. Charles Dickens was motivated by the plight of the poor and oppressed, his work brought about social change throughout England, and he used fictional characters to embody the real world. . Author Charles Dickens has been an inspiration to many people throughout the ages. His works have received critical acclaim around the world. Charles Dickens' influence on the world during the Victorian era is unparalleled even to this day..