Mr. Squeers is a character from the novel Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens. He is the headmaster of a boarding school called Dotheboys Hall, which is known for its poor treatment of students. Squeers is depicted as greedy and cruel, exploiting the children in his care for financial gain. In the story, Mr. Squeers is often involved in dishonest practices, such as charging parents for unnecessary expenses. His character serves as a critique of the educational system and the mistreatment of vulnerable children during the Victorian era. Squeers embodies the negative traits of selfishness and corruption.