What inspired Dickens to focus so heavily on the themes of industrialization and social class?
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Hard Times

Hard Times
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What inspired Dickens to focus so heavily on the themes of industrialization and social class?
Did anyone else find the portrayal of education in the book unsettling or reflective of their own experiences?
How do you think Dickens' own background influenced the characters and settings in Hard Times?