Reflections on Martin Chuzzlewit | Mega Dickens Readalong
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
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In which I discuss my thoughts on Martin Chuzzlewit . . .
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Martin Chuzzlewit, Charles Dickens: / 1990.martin_chuzzlewit
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You brought out a good point about how a person’s views change with age. Generally speaking, age mellows us, and we see the world with less prejudice and more tolerance. I guess it’s the journey that tempers those critical spirits. You’re so right that Tom Pinch is the moral anchor of the book and he balances the hypocrisy and selfishness of the other characters. Thanks, Katie, for a fair, and objective view of this amazing book!
Thanks as always, Larry!
Thanks for the video and for the read along. This was my second time through Martin Chuzzlewit but I had completely forgotten it. I appreciate your insights. Perhaps they will help me remember the novel better.
Thanks for encouraging us to read this grand novel! And I love that you have Barnaby Rudge as a favorite. It was a Dickens Universe read for me, I loved it so much, a very pleasant surprise ❣️
Wonderful review Katie - thank you. I turned on the closed captions as I missed a bit of dialogue. It was like an ‘out takes’ - the confusion over character names is hilarious!!
Oh no! Yes, whenever I talk about Dombey and Son, TH-cam thinks I mean Zombie and Son . . .
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I also listened to Derek Jacobi's reading and share your reaction to the odd introduction! I absolutely loved the book and was nodding along to everything you said here. I thought I had no prior knowledge of the book, but when Jonas keeps asking after 't'other one' something rang a bell. After Googling, I realised I must have watched the BBC adaptation in 1994, with Keith Allen as an appropriately horrible Jonas.I didn't remember anything else about the plot though. I ❤Tom Pinch!
Thanks for the video x
A very thorough assessment of the novel!I would add that Dickens's villains are gradually becoming creepier as they are ostensibly respected members of society,unlike earlier creations like Fagin and Quilp.Pecksniff masquerading as the polite professional in public is guilty of fraud,exploitation and of what is tantamount to sexual assault in private.And yes,Tom and Mark are the true heroes of the story as you rightly say.
Thank you for this review! I struggled with this book, but as you dissected it, you brought out so many points of discussion within the book. I did note the themes and points as I read, but it was quite clunky. I think I may have expected the book to move along more quickly, which is why it frustrated me. It probably gets better on a reread. There's so much to read into Mrs Gamp's characterisation as a nurse and midwife - I am sure her heart is in the right place, but my! There's definitely a lot going on this book. I didn't enjoy the read, but appreciated it more when I could look back on it. I am much more involved with Dombey & Son.
Some great observations, Katie. It's not one of my favorites--I feel it drags in the middle--but I do love the last quarter of the book. Re: Tom Pinch--he reminds me in some ways of Smike. He has that same unrequited love for Kate, and the Kate/Frank romance is barely there--it's all about Smike's unrequited love. Re: why it's called Martin Chuzzlewit: I feel that BOTH Martins go through a major change from selfishness to unselfishness, and so the book is aptly named for both.
I am behind i need to read this one and the next one in August and September to catch up love the video and of course the amazing channel prayers and blessings for you and your family love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤
As to liking/disliking a particular character perhaps it has to do with the degree with which we identify, or with whom we project into that character? Is it possible we mature to a point where we can objectively determine the qualities deserving of our affection? Well, I don't know any of us really can honestly explain why we like A and not B, etc.
I think Martin Chuzzlewit is the best Dickens novel for names. Pecksniff, I mean, come on! How excellent is that! Sairy Gamp. Mr Chuffy. Why didn’t I name my son Montague Tigg!
Very great names, indeed!
I read this last June Katie! To me Mary Graham and Ruth Pinch are essentially the same character, just with a different love interest. Mercy's and Martin's redemption arc were both very interesting. The America sections were a bit drab until they got to Eden, and then it became interesting.