These works showed the advanced ideas of The Times and challenged the old customs and institutions of the Victorian era, which were criticized at that time. Most of his novels about character and environment are based on describing the struggle, pursuit and disillusionment of the hero and heroine in their life, reflecting people's pursuit of a better life and ideal, as well as the violent conflicts between people and the environment (including between people) in this process, so they are rich in extensive and profound social significance and philosophy.