Why are Dickens characters so fascinating?

In spite of the exaggeration in the portrayal, why do they appear realistic?

Here you will learn:

Dickens position in the tradition of the novel.

Contrast and comparison with other novelists.

Characters from different social/regional backgrounds, each having his/her typical expressions.

Speech variation in inter-personal relationship, power, topic and situation.

Linguistic prejudices, use of jargons, communication skills, misunderstandings, among other devices, enriching speech depiction in Dickens novels.

Dickens stylistic innovations and specialities co-related with techniques, insights of modern linguistics.