The main theme of the novel according to Dickens's preface is selfishness, portrayed in a satirical fashion using all the members of the Chuzzlewit family. Dickens introduced the first private detective character in this novel. The original parts issued from January 1843 to July 1844. Chapters 24-26: Chapter 24. Reports progress in certain homely matters of love, hatred, jealousy, and revenge -- Chapter 25. Is in part professional; and furnishes the reader with some valuable hints in relation to the management of a sick chamber -- Chapter 26. An unexpected meeting, and a promising prospect