Theme: Social Classes

     I think that one of the main themes in the novel was social class and its unfairness.  This is shown throughout the novel and through many characters who try to control those less fortunate than them.  I think that Dickens was trying to reveal many of the flaws in the Victorian Social System, especially things like the parish home, and workhouse. Another way this theme is very evident is through Mr. Bumble, and I think that Dickens further proves that social class is nearly worthless through this character; at the beginning he is wealthy and powerful as a beadle, then ends up marrying Mrs. Corney for money, is downgraded to the workhouse master, and in the end ends up working there.  This is a huge transformation that I think Dickens intended to show that social class doesn't define a person and anything can change.