A Christmas Carol: Themes (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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4 themes in A Christmas Carol
4 themes in A Christmas Carol
Redemption, Social Injustice, Christmas Spirit, Isolation
Central theme of A Christmas Carol
Central theme of A Christmas Carol
Redemption
Scrooge's transformation in ACC
Scrooge's transformation in ACC
From miserly, selfish to generous & caring
Role of the 3 spirits in ACC
Role of the 3 spirits in ACC
Catalysts for Scrooge to reflect & realise consequences
What Jacob Marley's chains represent
What Jacob Marley's chains represent
Burden of his greed & selfishness in life
Who the Cratchit family represent
Who the Cratchit family represent
The plight of the poor in Victorian society
Tiny Tim's significance in ACC
Tiny Tim's significance in ACC
Symbolises vulnerable poor & evokes sympathy for suffering
What Ignorance & Want symbolise
What Ignorance & Want symbolise
Consequences of society's neglect of poor & vulnerable
3 values of the Christmas spirit
3 values of the Christmas spirit
Generosity, kindness, and goodwill
True meaning of Christmas per Dickens
True meaning of Christmas per Dickens
Compassion & human connection
Who Fezziwig was
Who Fezziwig was
Scrooge's former employer, epitome of Christmas spirit
Scrooge's state at story's beginning
Scrooge's state at story's beginning
Isolated & disconnected from society, solitary
Where true happiness comes from (ACC theme)
Where true happiness comes from (ACC theme)
Being part of a community & engaging with others
Dickens' message about wealth & happiness
Dickens' message about wealth & happiness
Wealth not necessary for happiness