Hard Times

Set in the fictional town of Coketown, the narrative explores the stark contrasts of 19th-century English society through three sections: "Planting," "Procuring," and "Accumulating." The story critiques the harsh realities faced by the working class and highlights the exploitation by capitalist elites. Dickens employs satire to expose the social and economic inequalities of his time, making a poignant commentary on the struggles of labor organizations and the plight of workers in an industrialized world.