A Christmas Carol: Themes (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Central theme of A Christmas Carol
Central theme of A Christmas Carol
Redemption
Scrooge's transformation
Scrooge's transformation
From miserly & selfish to generous & caring
Dickens' message about change
Dickens' message about change
It is never too late to change
Role of the three spirits
Role of the three spirits
Catalysts for Scrooge to reflect on his life
Jacob Marley's purpose
Jacob Marley's purpose
Warning about fate if Scrooge doesn't change
What Marley's chains represent
What Marley's chains represent
Burden of his greed and selfishness in life
What the Cratchit family represents
What the Cratchit family represents
Plight of the poor in Victorian society
What Ignorance and Want symbolise
What Ignorance and Want symbolise
Consequences of society's neglect of poor & vulnerable
Three values of the Christmas spirit
Three values of the Christmas spirit
Generosity, kindness, and goodwill
True meaning of Christmas in the story
True meaning of Christmas in the story
Compassion and human connection
What Fezziwig represents
What Fezziwig represents
Epitome of the Christmas spirit
Scrooge's journey regarding connection
Scrooge's journey regarding connection
From solitude to connection
Source of true happiness in the story
Source of true happiness in the story
Being part of a community and engaging with others