Who am I?
Nephew of Scrooge, invites Scrooge to Christmas Dinner, represents the Christmas Spirit with his generosity and kindness
Fred
I carry chains forged from my greedy choices while on earth
Jacob Marley
the color Black
Death
What was the greatest influence on Charles Dickens writing?
His own life experiences as a child working in a factory, his father being thrown into debtors prison, the injustices he observed as part of the poor class.
What are some images of Scrooge as a Miser?
Dark house/cold counting house = won't buy fuel or candles
Eats soup instead of lavish meals
Doesn't donate to the poor instead offers prison and workhouses as solutions
Loses Belle/tells Fred that love is worthless because it doesn't add to your wealth
Once engaged to Scrooge, sets him free because he cares more about wealth and status than love
Belle
I do not speak, I represent death and the possibility of future events, Scrooge is eager to see what I have to show him
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Marley's Chains
Greed, selfishness, burden of poor choices
Which popular British writer was greatly influenced by Charles Dickens?
J.K. Rowling
when you value wealth and money over people; spend as little as possible
A Miser
I work for Scrooge, he doesn't pay me much but my family celebrates the little that we have, I represent the poor working class of the Victorian era
Bob Cratchit
I wear green robes and have a jolly personality, I take Scrooge to visit the many Christmas celebrations happening around the city, I show Scrooge what he could have experienced if he chose to celebrate Christmas with friends and family, Scrooge finds me so he may continue to learn
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Life and celebration
Why did Charles Dickens write?
He was hoping to change society for the better by getting enjoyable stories into the hands of those who had the power to institute change. His characters were meant to remind readers of those around them; family, friends, co-workers, associates...
Past events that have shaped Scrooge's present
Death of his sister, Fan
Father deserted him
Belle breaks their engagement
Observes the hard life of the poor and doesn't want that for himself
I was once Scrooge's only friend and his business partner, I carry the chains of greed and regret into eternity, I warn Scrooge that he is forging his own chains if he doesn't change his ways
Jacob Marley
Scrooge is frightened by my visit and fears me more than the other spirits; I bring a reminder of pain
The Ghost of Christmas Past
What is an allegory?
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
Why did Charles Dickens choose to Christmas as the setting for A Christmas Carol?
He expected the story to be repeated and shared, bringing people together just as the singing of Christmas carols spread joy and brought families together each season throughout London. His carol was a song of praise of the Christmas season and of the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge
How does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas change at the end of the novel?
He promises to keep the spirit of Christmas in his heart all year long. He will think of others before himself and give to the needy. He will value people over profit and form relationships instead of being alone.
Scrooge was my apprentice, I appreciated my employees and treated them like family, I am the model of generosity kindness and compassion of some upper middleclass businessmen
Fezziwig
I show Scrooge the value of friendship, love, joy and laughter
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The character of Tiny Tim is a representation of what?
a symbol of hopeand the positive outcomes which can be achieved through both personal and social reform
Charles Dickens was influential in the rise to popularity of what type of fiction?
Serialized Fiction - leaving the reader in suspense until the next novel or part of a story is released to the public.
Why was it easy for Scrooge's personal items to be stolen and pawned for cash?
Because he didn't have anyone to care for his physical body or home after he died. The absolute illustration of aloneness, even in death.