hi guys, am a new member here and am in need of help. The question is what charles dickens' purpose of literature? why he write the way he write, what is he tring to accomplish in novels such as hard times and a tale of two cities. I belive it to be political, as he is revealing the difference between the rich and the poor, demanding social equality. what do you guys think? I would perfer you guys going along the political line, thanks for your help