Themes
What is one central theme of A Christmas Carol?
Redemption, Social Responsibility, Generosity, Compassion, Regret, Morality
How is Scrooge first introduced in the movie?
As a miserly, cold-hearted man obsessed with money
What is the tone during Scrooge’s visit to the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
Ominous, Creepy, Dark.
What do the chains Marley wears symbolize?
- He is bound to earth and cannot go to heaven
- The burden of greed and selfishness in life
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For the human body, what is the largest organ?
The Skin
How does the theme of social responsibility appear in the film?
Through Scrooge’s rejection of charity and his eventual realization that he must care for others.
What does Scrooge’s relationship with Belle reveal about his character? Hint: What did he love more than her?
His obsession with wealth led him to sacrifice personal relationships and happiness
How does the tone shift when Scrooge wakes up on Christmas morning after his encounter with The Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come?
The tone becomes joyful and uplifting, reflecting Scrooge’s redemption.
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Name all 4 High School football teams that made it to the playoffs in our area.
- Ohatchee
- Weaver
- Piedmont
- Locust Fork
in a forceful manner; with emphasis
Emphatically
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11th Grade: COSIGN Pi/3
8th Grade: What type of function is defined by 2 or more equations
11th Grade: 1/2
8the Grade: Piecewise function
How does Scrooge begin to change after his visit with the Ghost of Christmas Past? Hint: Think specifically about what the Ghost showed us he lost.
his loneliness and unhappiness because he prioritized money over his wife
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The numbers Ocho, Nueve, Diez translates to 8,9, and 10 in Spanish. What are the next 4 numbers in Spanish?
Once, Doce, Trece, Catorce.
11, 12, 13, 14
How does the imagery of the Cratchit home contrast with Scrooge’s home?
The Cratchit home is warm and full of love, while Scrooge’s home is cold and lonely
become gelatinous
Congeal
How does the Ghost of Christmas Present highlight the importance of compassion?
By showing Scrooge the struggles of the Cratchit family and the plight of Ignorance and Want.
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11th: List 3 major conflicts of the Cold War
8th Grade: What year did Christopher Columbus sail the ocean blue?
11th: Cuban Messel Crisis, Vietnam War, Korean War
8th: 1492
What techniques are used to create the eerie/Creepy tone of Marley’s appearance?
Marley's ghost chains, Marley's jaw hinging open, etc.
How is Scrooge’s gravestone a powerful symbol of his legacy?
It represents a life of isolation and selfishness, forgotten by others.
a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
Melancholy
How is the theme of regret portrayed in Scrooge’s interaction with the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, or Future?
- his lost opportunities for love and happiness
- His regret for not helping Cratchit because of Cratchit's son
- His regret of losing his life if he does not change his ways
What is the final act that demonstrates Scrooge’s complete transformation?
Scrooge donates to charity, helps the Cratchit family, and celebrates Christmas with Fred.
How does the mood in the graveyard scene reinforce Scrooge’s fear of his future? Hint: What did he see that made this scene dark and fearful?
His own tombstone, Scrooge falling into a coffin, etc.
What do Ignorance and Want symbolize in the film?
The dangers of neglecting the poor and uneducated in society.
disposition to do good
Benevolence