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Charles Dickens was born February 7, 1812 in Landport, Portsea, to a middle-class family. His father John Dickens worked as a clerk in the local Navy Pay-Office, and his mother was Elizabeth. Soon after his birth, Charles moved to Norfolk, temporarily, and then to London and finally to Chatham. (Bloom 1-3)
A few years later, in 1821, the Navy made internal reforms, and Charles's father lost his job, leaving the family poor and without steady income (Bloom 7). Due to this, the family moved to Camden Town, London in search of work. Just under three years later, Charles's father was arrested and thrown into debtors' prison along with the family, excluding Charles. With only twelve years under his belt, Charles was sent to work at the Warren's Blacking factory to repay the debts. He originally stayed in Camden and walked over four miles to work everyday, but he soon moved closer so that he could see his family easier.(Chesterton 7)
After four months of working at the blacking......

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