Pragmatic evaluation (original) (raw)

The paper critically examines the character dynamics between Josiah Bounderby and Stephen Blackpool in Charles Dickens' narrative, focusing on themes of evaluation and morality. It highlights Bounderby's oppressive attitude towards workers and his disdain for unions, contrasting it with Stephen's integrity and commitment to his fellow laborers. Through textual analysis, the discussion reveals how Dickens uses these characters to critique social attitudes towards labor and the role of personal evaluation in shaping class relationships.