Hard Times explores life in the industrial town of Coketown, examining the effects of utilitarianism, social injustice, and economic inequality on individuals and families. Charles Dickens highlights the struggles of working-class citizens, the rigidity of education, and the moral consequences of industrialization. Through vivid characterization, narrative tension, and social critique, Dickens? novel challenges readers to reflect on the impact of societal structures on human happiness, morality, and personal growth, offering a compelling and enduring examination of Victorian England and the human condition.
