Poor Relations

By MacKenzie Compton

Poor Relations is a short comedy story written by Charles Dickens. It follows the lives of Mr. John, Mrs. Jane, and their daughter Miss Amelia, who are poverty-stricken and depend on their wealthy, distant relatives. However, their expectations of receiving help are constantly dashed, and they are left to fend for themselves. In the end, they realize that their true wealth lies in their family bond and love for each other.