Propaganda

Many people consider Hard Times to be an example of Proletariat Propaganda. Dicken's portrayal of the bourgeoisie, specifically, his portrayal of Bounderby, is seen as an inaccurate illustration of businessman at the time, as well as an attack utilitarian value systems. Many see this portrayal as propaganda meant to garner sympathy for labor.

It is important to be able to recognize propaganda because the main purpose of propaganda is to sway your feelings. It is always imortant to look at both sides of an argument before constructing an opinion. Propaganda is subjective.