Students investigate the social statements based on Charles Dickens classic tale of an orphan in England in the 1830s. His characters abound with color, variety, and life. They are considered to be some of the most famous in English literature. The story has a great understanding of humanity, especially young people. It sympathizes with the poor and helpless and mocks and criticizes the selfish, the greedy, and the cruel. There are MANY ACTIVITIES(art, music, writing skills) included for all