Mr Podsnap, a character from 'Our Mutual Friend' by Charles Dickens

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Mr. Podsnap is a fictional character in Charles Dickens's novel "Our Mutual Friend," which was published in 1864-65. He is depicted as a wealthy, complacent, and pompous London gentleman who embodies the self-satisfied middle-class complacency of the Victorian era. Mr. Podsnap is known for his "Podsnappery" attitude, a term coined by Dickens to describe his character's tendency to dismiss anything unpalatable or inconvenient by simply sweeping it under the carpet, both literally and metaphorically.

In the novel, Mr. Podsnap is portrayed as having a strong sense of English superiority and a dismissive attitude towards other cultures and less fortunate members of society. He is married to Mrs. Podsnap and is the father of Georgiana Podsnap, a young woman whom he attempts to shelter from the realities of the world, much to her social and personal detriment. Mr. Podsnap's social gatherings, known as "Podsnappery," are satirized by Dickens as being superficial and self-congratulatory.

The character of Mr. Podsnap has been analyzed by literary scholars as a representation of the moral and social attitudes prevalent among certain segments of Victorian society. His character serves as a vehicle for Dickens's critique of the era's social mores, particularly the lack of empathy and understanding for the plight of the poor and the unwillingness to acknowledge the darker aspects of industrialization and progress.

Joseph Clayton Clarke, who went by the pseudonym "Kyd," was an artist known for his illustrations of characters from Charles Dickens's novels. Although Clarke's illustrations have contributed to the visual representation of Dickens's characters, including Mr. Podsnap, the character's creation and development are solely attributed to Dickens himself.

Mr. Podsnap's role in "Our Mutual Friend" and his interactions with other characters in the novel provide insight into the social dynamics of Victorian London and contribute to the novel's exploration of wealth, class, and human relationships. His character remains a memorable figure in Dickens's literary canon, often cited as an example of the author's keen ability to satirize and critique societal norms through his vibrant and enduring characters.

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