Dombey and Son

"Dombey and Son" by Charles Dickens is a story set in the 1800s about Mr. Dombey, a wealthy businessman who cares most about his company and his newborn son, Paul, the heir to his business. The book looks at big ideas like pride, how men and women were expected to act, and family connections by showing the differences between Mr. Dombey's cold attitude and the feelings of his family. At the start, Mr. Dombey is very happy about his son's birth but doesn't seem to care much about his sick wife or his daughter, Florence, since he only cares about the boy carrying on his name and company. The book hints at problems in the family as it shows the relationships between Mr. Dombey, his wife, and Florence. The beginning has a sad feeling, suggesting that the characters will go through tough times and big changes.