W5 - 2223 - Charles Dickens

• Engels
• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 5

Victorian Era

Social Criticism

Homework:

Do the questions concerning A Christmas Carol and answer them on LessonUp (link in magister).

1. How would you describe Scrooge? What does he represent?

2. And how would you describe Bob Cratchit and what does he represent?

3. Analyse the way Dickens describes the ghost of Christmas past – does it match the film? – what does the ghost look like? And what do you think this symbolises?

4. What is the significance of The Ghost of Christmas Past in the story? Why do Scrooge and the Ghost visit memories of Scrooge’s past?

5. Why do you think Scrooge decided to change by the end of the 3 spirits' visits? What did he realise that influenced this change?

6. Explain Ignorance and Want, the two children with the Ghost of Christmas Present.

7. The story has a happy ending. So what does Dickens imply?

8. Explain the social criticism in A Christmas Carol. What is Dickens’ message? Why do you think Dickens chose the Christmas theme to send his message?