A being, erect upon two legs, and bearing all the outward semblance of a man, and not of a monster

A being, erect upon two legs, and bearing all the outward semblance of a man, and not of a monster

In the works of Charles Dickens, the theme of humanity and the essence of what it means to be human is a recurring motif. One particular passage that encapsulates this theme is the description of a being, erect upon two legs, and bearing all the outward semblance of a man, and not of a monster. This passage speaks to the idea that true humanity is not defined by physical appearance or outward characteristics, but rather by the actions and intentions of an individual.