Search for meaning in life from "summary" of Hard Times by Charles Dickens
In Coketown, where facts were to be taken for granted and nothing else was to be considered, life seemed to lack any deeper meaning. The inhabitants of Coketown were conditioned to believe that material success and industrial progress were the only things worth pursuing. They had been taught to prioritize efficiency and productivity above all else, leading to a society devoid of any true purpose or fulfillment. Despite this prevailing mindset, there were individuals who yearned for something more in life. Characters like Stephen Blackpool and Sissy Jupe sought meaning beyond the confines of their bleak surroundings. Stephen, a humble worker, grappled with the unfairness and injustices of his life, searching for a sense of belonging and dignity. Sissy, on the other hand, brought a sense of compassion and humanity to a world that valued cold rationality above all else. These characters' quests for meaning highlighted the emptiness and superficiality of a life driven solely by facts and figures. In their struggles and triumphs, Dickens showcased the importance of fi...
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