The Pantomime of Life by Charles Dickens. Short summary

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The author believes that pantomime is a mirror of human life. He adds that it appears as such to all viewers without exception, although the latter do not understand it.

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According to Dickens, pantomime is a mirror reflection of the realities of modern society. In addition, the writer states that this is how it is perceived by all viewers, although the latter do not realize it. The fact that this kind of theatrical art clearly demonstrates life makes it a source of popular entertainment.

The creator gives the following example. The scene shows an English gentleman who is used to enjoying a measured way of life. That man is smiling as he has accumulated impressive wealth by his years and has become an authoritative figure in the eyes of those around him. Walking down the street, the representative of the stronger sex suddenly stumbles and falls to the ground. The audience starts laughing, which they do later on, when the venerable gentleman is surrounded by a noisy crowd, whose members beat up the hero of the play and force him to flee.

The author asks the rhetorical question of whether this is like our lives.