How does Charles Dickens show his dislike for the education system in difficult times?Charles Dickens' novel “Hard Times” is set during the industrial revolution and reflects life at that time. period of time. The novel reveals Dickens's disapproval of the utilitarian educational system, which involves teaching children nothing but facts. He shows his dislike through his language and tone in the various settings of the main action and through the spiraling character development. Dickens uses Mr. Gradgrind and Mr. McChoakumchild as examples of characters who only teach children facts. This is clearly demonstrated even in their names. The word Grind indicates that it destroys children's imagination. This also shows that he is very aggressive and energetic. Mr. McChoakumchild's name suggests to readers that he is choking children and just cramming facts into their minds. Dickens further criticizes the utilitarian educational system using techniques such as metaphor and repetition (never, “do, do, do, stick to the facts). , Sir ! " (p.11) to emphasize that this is a fact-based system and nothing is going to change, Dickens also uses sarcasm and exaggeration to show how this limits children's creativity and therefore their quality of life. further illustrates the problems with its use of ironic key titles such as "One Thing Needful" meaning only facts are needed, "Never Wonder", meaning no imagination is needed, and "Murdering the Innocents" meaning that the system in place massacres children. imagination. Dickens is clearly disgusted by Coketown, as well as its houses, factories, and classrooms, all of which he criticizes and disapproves of. Strong images are used to convey the ugliness of Coke...... middle of paper ......an. From Dickens's point of view, Bitzer experiences no romantic emotions and behaves like a clone. “Do you have a heart?” “The circulation, sitting, could not be done without one, the circulation of the blood can doubt that I have a heart” (P.281) Gradgrind asks him, this quote demonstrates it in an ironic way and the model student of Gradgrind is completely empty. of human sympathy and compassion, but it can perfectly describe the functions of the human heart. Dickens makes a strong statement by implying to his readers that the only thing needed is not fact, but rather love. People who follow and believe in this utilitarian educational system will inevitably fail because they lack any emotion or ability to feel in their lives. They will lead miserable, lonely and meaningless lives. While those who resist, like Sissy, can succeed in leading happy and fulfilling lives.