Having grown up in Portsmouth, Dickens’ influence has always been
present, and I have long since respected his work for its fascinating
characters, combination of serious social comment and dry wit, and its strong
moral values. His body of work is almost incomparable in its significance to
English literature, with Shakespeare his only real equal; however, this
exhibition deals with Dickens as a person, as I feel his works have been
explored extensively enough.
I have investigated
both his divided character, so often misinterpreted, as well as his iconic look
and powerful presence, as he has risen to be viewed more a symbol of virtuous
ideals than a real man. I have also looked into his connections with
Portsmouth; though, having only lived here in his infancy, this is not the
central focus. Essentially I have tried to interpret Dickens the man in as many
ways as possible, to create a fulsome and varied portrait.
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