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Why was Dickens accused of following antisemitic stereotypes in his writing?
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In his novel, 'The Old Curiosity Shop', Dickens used certain antisemitic stereotypes when describing the Jews, including depictions of Jews being usurers, money-grabbing and dishonest. These images are similar to those propagated in the 19th century in Europe and contributed to anti-Jewish sentiment.