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The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles

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The Price of Innocence

"Is it right to shield innocence, even if it comes at the cost of true understanding and survival skills?"

Portrait of Nell Trent
Nell Trent
Portrait of Daniel Quilp
Daniel Quilp
Portrait of Christopher 'Kit' Nubbles
Christopher 'Kit' Nubbles
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The Sins of the Father

"To what extent should one sacrifice their own happiness and well-being for the sake of a flawed or morally compromised family member?"

Portrait of Nell Trent
Nell Trent
Portrait of Mrs. Quilp
Mrs. Quilp
Portrait of Richard Swiveller
Richard Swiveller
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Justice vs. The Law

"Does adherence to the law always guarantee justice, or can legal systems be corrupted and used to perpetuate injustice?"

Portrait of Sampson Brass
Sampson Brass
Portrait of Christopher 'Kit' Nubbles
Christopher 'Kit' Nubbles
Portrait of Mr. Garland
Mr. Garland
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Appearance vs. Reality

"Is it possible to accurately judge a person's character based on their appearance and social standing, or are first impressions inherently misleading?"

Portrait of Daniel Quilp
Daniel Quilp
Portrait of Richard Swiveller
Richard Swiveller
Portrait of Christopher 'Kit' Nubbles
Christopher 'Kit' Nubbles
Daniel vs Richard vs Christopher
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