... critical realism literature is reflecting reality. Since realistic literature is the truthful mirror of life, realistic value is the author’s biggest concern when she studies literary novels. ... the laziness and idleness, and that dreadful conditions would inspire the poor to better their own life. Therefore, in the workhouse the poor, especially the children were treated cruelly. The ... 3.1.1. The tragic plight of the poor a. Living under horrible conditions of the workhouses In the 19th century, in Britain the horrors of the workhouse were so popularly established in the British...