Top Literary Characters that Embody England as it is

Obviously, much was done by the history, which, as one could understand, promoted England from the state of tribes' into a Kingdom. Thereby, literature alike to history marks the most crucial milestones in human knowledge and self-development. This article features the best literary images, which mirror true "fundamentals' of an Englishman.

Ivanhoe is a reflection of medieval England and this period is known for numerous fights of noblemen, knights and tournaments, and struggling for democracy, at least the one acceptable at the time. Walter Scott created a portrait of the ideal knight, who combines beauty with intelligence and generosity, and courage - with the ability to fight. A faithful to his beloved, and his king, ready to help even to persecuted Jew Isaac, though, according to the beliefs of the time, ought not to care about the life of a Christian outcast tribe. Ivanhoe is valiant, honest and devoid of self-interest.

19th century was a real epoch in English history, when Industrial Revolution inspired businessmen and at the same time extended poverty and peasants' quarters and the number of unemployed, orphans and criminals. The most vivid pictures are introduced in novels by Charles Dickens, and little Oliver Twist is not an exception. This cute orphan boy, raised in the parish, did not know either love or affection, which are so necessary for every child. Despite the humiliation, hunger and other unpleasant things, he preserved kindness inherent in him genetically, and when good people had mercy upon him, Oliver sincerely loved them and often confirmed his gratitude for their care. On the background readers might recognize all sorts of people (characters) natural for England at the time.

Dorian Grey is an image of the nest 20th century. Dandies, fancies and indifference to nothing but art among elite circles - that is how the scene of hero's living is depicted. I(n very deed, in contrast to technical advancement in the 19th century, it was a period of art supremacy in the society. It was a period of theaters and galleries, long journeys to foreign travel exquisites and long-lasting discussions between artists and art-lovers. Portrait of Dorian Grey is a great book to learn about England and its art traditions of the time.

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