History of British L ...

🎯 Operational Objectives

By the end of this lecture, learners will be able to:

1. Define key conceptual terms such as Realism, Utilitarianism, Positivism, and Psychological Realism within the context of 19th-century literature.
2. Summarize the historical, philosophical, and socio-economic background of Victorian England that shaped the Realist movement.
3. Identify and illustrate how Dickens and Eliot use character, setting, and narrative voice to reflect and critique social conditions.
4. Deconstruct selected passages from Hard Times and Middlemarch to reveal how narrative strategies contribute to ethical and social critique.
5. Assess the effectiveness of literary realism in exposing class injustice and gender constraints in Victorian society.
6. Compose a critical reflection or argument that synthesizes key insights from the novels, demonstrating how literature can foster empathy and social awareness.