A Christmas Carol: Themes (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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4 main themes in A Christmas Carol
4 main themes in A Christmas Carol
Redemption, Social Injustice, Christmas Spirit, Isolation
Character transforming from miserly to generous
Character transforming from miserly to generous
Ebenezer Scrooge
Redemption message in Scrooge's change
Redemption message in Scrooge's change
It is never too late to change
Role of the three spirits
Role of the three spirits
Catalysts for Scrooge to reflect and change
Ghost warning Scrooge about his fate
Ghost warning Scrooge about his fate
Jacob Marley
What Marley's chains represent
What Marley's chains represent
Burden of his greed and selfishness in life
Family representing plight of the poor
Family representing plight of the poor
The Cratchit family
What Ignorance and Want symbolise
What Ignorance and Want symbolise
Society's neglect of the poor and vulnerable
3 Christmas spirit values
3 Christmas spirit values
Generosity, kindness, and goodwill
Scrooge's former employer
Scrooge's former employer
Fezziwig
What Fezziwig epitomises
What Fezziwig epitomises
The Christmas spirit
True meaning of Christmas in story
True meaning of Christmas in story
Compassion and human connection
Source of true happiness per story
Source of true happiness per story
Being part of a community