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Dickens believed that women were capable of just as much as men and their treatment as less that men was completely uncalled for. That was made prevalent with a quote from his very last speech. Dickens said, “All of the arts, and many of the sciences, bear witness that women, even in their present oppressed condition, can attain to quite as great distinction, and can attain to quite as lofty names as men.” (Speeches: Literary and Social by Charles Dickens, Charles Dickens Online). In more modern terms, this phrase is simply stating that whatever professional setting women were allowed to obtain, they would rise to the occasion and proved themselves to be just as able and capable as men were in those same jobs. Dickens showed compassion and empathy towards the vulnerable and disadvantaged portions of English Society. Though it was partially through his writing, his words and actions called attention to those that couldn't provide for themselves since they were looked down upon in society. Dickens also accurately depicted the disorder, unbelievably disgusting living conditions, and the human misery of their modern industrial society. He understood this because he used his misfortune in his childhood to rise from those ashes and depend those who could defend