A Christmas Carol: Context (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year was A Christmas Carol written?
In what year was A Christmas Carol written?
1843
What childhood experience did Dickens have that impacted him?
What childhood experience did Dickens have that impacted him?
Worked in factory; father in prison
What gap did industrial growth create in Victorian England?
What gap did industrial growth create in Victorian England?
Huge gap between rich and poor
What did Dickens aim to highlight through A Christmas Carol?
What did Dickens aim to highlight through A Christmas Carol?
Difficult lives of working class
What qualities does the story encourage people to have?
What qualities does the story encourage people to have?
Compassion and responsibility
Which Christian values fill the novella?
Which Christian values fill the novella?
Forgiveness, redemption, and charity
How does Scrooge change by the end of the story?
How does Scrooge change by the end of the story?
From greedy to kind and generous
What message does Dickens convey through Scrooge's story?
What message does Dickens convey through Scrooge's story?
It's never too late to change
What Christian belief does Scrooge's transformation reflect?
What Christian belief does Scrooge's transformation reflect?
Anyone can repent and improve
What does Scrooge represent at the beginning of the story?
What does Scrooge represent at the beginning of the story?
Uncaring attitude of wealthy people
What do the Cratchit family show in the novella?
What do the Cratchit family show in the novella?
Hardships faced by the poor
What does Dickens criticise about the rich in Victorian society?
What does Dickens criticise about the rich in Victorian society?
They ignored struggles of the poor