The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

Main Ideas

• Critique of social injustices and cruelty in Victorian England.
• Depiction of the struggle between good and evil through the fates of the main characters.
• The importance of family bonds and support during difficult times.
• Condemnation of child exploitation and mistreatment in schools and factories.
• The role of education and upbringing in shaping one's character.
• Overcoming hardships and trials on the path to happiness and success.
• Satirical portrayal of the hypocrisy and greed of the upper class.