How does Charles Dickens show his dislike of the education system in difficult times? Charles Dickens' novel “Hard Times” is set during the Industrial Revolution and reflects life during that time period The novel reveals Dickens' disapproval of the utilitarian education system, which involves teaching children nothing but facts. He shows his dislike through his language and tones of the various settings of the main action and through the spiraling development of the character. Dickens uses Mr. Gradgrind and Mr. McChoakumchild as examples of characters who teach children only facts. This is clearly demonstrated even in their names. The word Grind indicates that it is grinding children's imagination. It also illustrates that he is very aggressive and strong. Mr. McChoakumchild's name suggests to readers that he is stifling children and simply shoving facts into their minds. , Gentleman!" (p.11) to emphasize that this is a fact-based system and that nothing will change. Dickens also uses sarcasm and exaggeration to show how this limits children's creativity and therefore their quality of life. An example) He further illustrates the problems with his use of ironic key titles such as "One Thing Needful" meaning only facts are needed, "Never Wonder" meaning no imagination is needed, and "Murdering the Innocents " what does it mean. the system in place is massacring children's imagination. Dickens is clearly disgusted by Coketown, as well as its houses, factories and schoolrooms, which he criticizes and disapproves of. Strong images are used to convey the ugliness of Coca-Cola...... center of the card......an. From Dickens' point of view, Bitzer has no love emotions and behaves like a clone. "Do you have a heart?" “The circulation, sit down, it couldn't go on without one, the circulation of the blood can doubt whether I have a heart” (P.281) Gradgrind asks him, this quote shows this ironically and Gradgrind's model student is completely blank of human sympathy and compassion, yet manages to perfectly describe the functions of the human heart. Dickens makes a strong statement by letting his readers know that the only thing needed is not a Fact, but is instead Love. Those who follow and believe in this utilitarian education system will inevitably fail because they lack any emotion or ability to feel in their lives. They will lead miserable, lonely and meaningless lives. While those who resist, like Sissy, can manage to have a happy and fulfilling life