Charles Dickens' writing reflects his extraordinary gift of observance.

Not many novelists can

accomplish what Charles Dicken has managed to achieve in his books. He has the capacity to layout
images of things and people in a manner that the ordinary human being would not envisage.

Dickens' writings integrate what he observes with what he remembers and imagines. He does not
even miss the trivial details of life in his works. It is these trivialities that bring out his most critical
strength in literature. For example in the book named "Oliver Twist", the following passage
exemplifies this feature:

"his gaze encountered the terrified face of Oliver Twist, who, despite all the admonitory looks and
pinches of Bumble, was regarding the repulsive countenance of his future master with a mingled
expression of horror and fear too palpable to be mistaken even by a half-blind magistrate".

Moreover, Dickens' ability to articulate vividly was most likely inspired by his attention to detail in
real life. For example, Charles Dicken used to notice the most peculiar things about people. He used
to describe these peculiarities in the letter that he wrote to his colleagues. For instance, One
particular letter was written to Wilkie on the 17th of January 1858; in this letter, Dickens described
an incident where he visited the mental asylum and met a man who was dumb and deaf. After
meeting him, dickens asked him about his occupation and found that he had worked as a telegraph
operator. He speculated about the nature of messages that he sent to different parts of the world in
his mental state. Charles did not think about the obvious things; he looked at the mentally ill
patient's perspective from a totally unexpected angle. It was this talent that he transmitted to his
novels.

Another aspect of Dickens' classic tales that comes to mind when reading about him is his proclivity
for finding romance in unfavorable or mundane situations. Dickens can find something valuable out
of even the most wretched of places. He takes a seemingly insignificant and disagreeable incident
and then weaves it with the story in a manner that enriches it.

For instance, in "A Tale of Two Cities", he describes a battle scene in Bastille as a "vast dusky mass of
scarecrows to and fro, with frequent gleams of light above the billowy heads, where steel blades and
bayonets shone in the sun". This explanation effectively captures the tense and belligerent
atmosphere, thus enriching the plot of the story.

Some works of Charles Dickens are packed with explanations of drudgery and filth. In one case,
dickens describes the tenements as "fast closed and molding away… houses had become insecure
from age and decay and were prevented from falling into the street by huge beams of wood reared
against the walls". 

It is evident from this explanation that the tenement was in a state of extreme poverty. By including
a summary of the beams, the author emphasizes this state of affairs. Such imagination strengthens
the story by making one feel as though they are in those establishments.

In Dickens' work, it is easy to find memorable scenes.

His ability to paint them rather than simply narrate them is what makes them so impressive. For
instance, the author "refers to France here. At this moment, he talks about a broken wine cask. He
then backs up the picture of wine casks with some descriptions of the surrounding noise. In another
instance, the author paints a picture of the grindstone scene. He talks about the men who sharpen
their swords and knives elaborately. Such scenes make the work appear as though it is an actual
painting rather than mere prose. The author thus manages to affect the audience's responses
through these spatial representations." (Stange 384).

Dickens, like any other great writer, took inspiration from a variety of historical events and figures.
He was, however, not interested in meticulously reenacting these pivotal moments in history.
Charles hoped to learn something from them. For example, he often told his biographer that he had
read Thomas Carlyle's "French Revolution" hundreds of times; several structural elements of "A Tale
of Two Cities" are based on this novel. Rather than reconstructing the past, Dickens uses historical
trends to tell the tale of his characters.

“When describing ancient practices, such as the whipping post, Charles reminds the reader that he is
talking about an extinct practice. As such, one does not feel lost in a bygone era. Everything that
takes place in his characters' lives resonates with the time's social order” (Hutter 448).

Therefore, the suffering and death took place to gain a lot of relevance in the reader's mind. As a
result, all scenes remain highly significant and thus captivating. These are the kinds of strategies that
distinguish Dickens' work.

It's important to remember that Charles Dickens' novels aren't only notable for their excellent
descriptions of these scenes. He also has an amazing ability to weave multiple incidents into one
exceptional and cohesive tale. The plot of 'David Copperfield' exemplifies this strategy; the
protagonist must solve a mystery in the novel.

He wants to discover his identity, and once he does, he will be able to find his proper place in
society. Despite the fact that the ambition is not immediately evident, all of the book's adventures
are tied to this aim.

It is these overarching themes that make the words and descriptions in the book so meaningful. For
example in Oliver twist Charles Dickens does not just for the sake of writing; each report is filled with
meaning. The scenes have a significant impact on the outcome of the story. For instance

"Mr. Brownlow went on from day to day, filling the mind of his adopted child with stores of
knowledge, and becoming attached to him, more and more,. And his nature developed itself and
showed the thriving seeds of all he wished him to become" (Dickens Oliver 53).

This passage encapsulates the book's meaning. Oliver has always tried to be self-sufficient; as a child
who grew up on the streets, he had to learn to be self-reliant. Oliver, on the other hand, preferred
that someone else make his decisions for him because the latter option would allow him to be
accepted by the middle class or other members of society.

“Therefore, when Brownlow fills him with knowledge, he allows the boy to reconcile these two
needs. It takes a stroke of genius to capture such conflicting goals in small passages such as the one
quoted above. Charles Dickens was able to combine verbal prowess with meaning-making perfectly
in this excerpt. (Miller 83).

Charles Dickens' style also elicits emotions from its audiences owing to its directness. 'Oliver Twist is
quite a poignant tale, but only the author's descriptions create these effects. “For instance, when
Dickens talks about Oliver's imprisonment, one fully identifies this young boy's plight. He is in an
underground prison, which could fall at any time owing to its weak foundations and decaying
structures (Dickens Oliver 3)”.

Furthermore, the room is dark, so that Oliver cannot see his surroundings. If one cannot see the
walls, it is almost as if one is covered by nothingness. A picture of gloom and hopelessness may take
over one's life. It is no wonder Oliver went to the corner so that he could at least touch something
real.

Dickens then contrasted the walls' coldness with the room's gloom and asserted that the protagonist
preferred the cold. The loneliness and isolation that this boy feels are unmistakable; Charles cleverly
uses two highly undesirable elements to bring out the magnitude of Oliver's troubles.

If the boy was in such as state as to prefer a cold, hard surface over the nothingness, it must have
been utterly unbearable for him. The witty choice of words draws out audiences' emotions.

Only when an author can wear the characters' shoes can he think about his reactions to them. If
Dickens had not imagined himself to be Oliver in that dark room, he would not have thought about
the temporary comfort that the walls accorded the protagonist. Such vividness and capacity to draw
out people's emotions is what causes many readers to admire Dickens' work.

Any novelist should aim at pleasing his audience. 'A Tale of Two Cities' and 'Oliver Twist are some of
the most pleasant novels in English literature (Baysal 14). Therefore, in this realm, Dickens has
succeeded as an artist. However, it should be noted that not everyone admired this style of writing
during Dickens' lifetime.

Some critics, such as James Stephen, thought that appealing to audiences' emotions rather than
their sense of reason was crude and corny. These critics classified 'A Tale of Two Cities' as historical
fiction, so they presumed that it should be philosophical. Other critics of his time, such as Aldous
Huxley, claimed that it was vulgar to fake emotions as Dickens had done because sincerity was a
literature talent.

While some of these critiques are true, they fail to discuss the underlying cause of Dickens' stylistic
preferences. Dickens intended for "A Tale of Two Cities" to be written in such a way that it would
inform the general public about a significant historical event.

He wasn't writing for historians or academics, so it's no surprise that they weren't impressed with his
work. What mattered was that his book correctly mentioned the dates and events. Since it is
impossible to please all, fiction writers must prioritise the needs of their readers.

Dickens' work appealed to many readers because he used characters they were already familiar
with. For those who didn't care about such emotions, Dickens made a point of carefully introducing
them.

“It was this element that constantly won them over. In doing so, Dickens would use habits that are
common to all to achieve this aim. By drawing on shared humanity, Charles was able to make his
scenes come alive” (Forster 125).

"Now that he was enveloped in the old calico robes… he was badged and ticketed, and fell into his
place at once – a parish child-the orphan of a half-starved drudge.. to be despised by all and pitied
by none" (Dickens Oliver 8).
Dickens was well aware that everybody has encountered indifference or contempt. Even the middle
class may grasp Oliver's situation thanks to the use of phrases that captured these sentiments.

Dickens was a master of style because he had an observant talent that showed up in minute details.
He will also pursue romance in the most unlikely of places. As if that weren't enough, Dickens
preferred to paint his scenes rather than simply describe them.

His emotional appeal was perhaps the most important aspect of his work. By putting himself in the
shoes of his characters, he was able to do this. He has used shared humanity to bring new readers to
the world of his novels. He became a literary genius as a result of his stylistic techniques.