For our introductory session on our next novel,Great Expectations, I provided biographical information about Dickens and explained how Dickens' early life influenced his writing as a social reformer, I further elaborated on Dickens as a very prolific writer and mentioned his most well known works such as Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. I noted the relevant portions of Dickens' personal life which we see reflected in the novel,. We further addressed aspects of the Victorian Era such as the workhouse ,debtor's prison, and the poor laws. Further, I provided background on Queen Victoria .