Exploring the Themes of "A Christmas Carol" Through its Characters and Setting
Journey through the iconic tale of "A Christmas Carol" as we delve into the intricate themes of compassion, redemption, and the spirit of Christmas. Discover how characters like Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come shape the narrative against the backdrop of Victorian England.
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Produce a list of ten bullet- points which tell the story of A Christmas Carol
What era was A Christmas Carol Written, and why does this matter?
Why did Dickens write A Christmas Carol?
What did Malthus believe about the population, and how does A Christmas Carol explore this?
What, beginning with h, is a viewpoint (or philosophy) that believes we should be compassionate to the suffering of all people?
As a practising Christian, what did Dickens want Scrooge to embody?
What was the popular belief about the spirits of the dead during Victorian times?
Why does Scrooge hate Christmas?
Where do each of the ghosts take Scrooge?
What do each of the ghosts show Scrooge to make him change his ways?
List 3 adjectives used to describe Scrooge at the beginning of the novella
What simile is used to describe Scrooge s behaviour?
Who was Scrooge engaged to, and why did the relationship end?
What does Scrooge think about charity at the beginning of the novella?
How is Scrooge described physically?
What is the name of Scrooges clerk?
How many people went to Marleys funeral?
How many pieces of coal does Bob Crachet have to keep warm?
What adjective is used to describe the charity workers?
What is the weather like in the opening stave?
Name 3 types of people who avoid Scrooge in the street
What does Bob Crachet do when he hears Fred defend Christmas?
Where does Scrooge first see Marley s face, and what does he say/do?
What sound does Scrooge hear before Marley enters?
What is Jacob Marleys message to Scrooge?
What does Jacob Marley have to keep doing in the afterlife?
Why will Scrooges chains be longer and heavier than Marley s?
Scrooge says to Marley: you were always _________
Marley says to Scrooge: _________ was my business .
What does Scrooge see out of the window?
Scrooge says: was it a _______ or not
How is the Ghost of Christmas Past represented? A jolly giant An invisible spirit A silent phantom A small, glowing man
When the ghost of Christmas past is introduced: It was a .. figure like a .; yet not so like a _____________as like an . Man.
What colour is the ghosts tunic, and what does it symbolise?
What is coming out the crown of his head?
Where does Scrooge put his hand so he can fly with the ghost?
Why does Scrooges sister come to see him?
What do we find out about Scrooge s father?
Who or what is Fezziwig? The local wig shop The name of Scrooge s favourite drink Scrooge s crazy uncle Scrooge s boss when he was younger
How would you describe Scrooge s employer?
