Barnaby Rudge oder der Glaubenskrieg von London

The depiction of crowds turning violent feels surprisingly relevant today. Did Dickens intend this as a critique of societal chaos or something else?

The historical context adds a tense atmosphere, but I wonder what drew Dickens to this specific event and how much research went into it.

The characters seem to grapple with loyalty, justice, and prejudice in ways that felt quite nuanced. Was this typical for Dickens or unique here?