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Christmas
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Context: Dickens wrote this novella before Christmas 1843. The story of Scrooge takes place on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and uses the ideas of generosity and compassion that we associate with Christmas to highlight the transformation of the main character. We see Scrooge change from a miserly man, contrasting with the spirit of Christmas, to someone who is full of joy. |
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How does Dickens present Christmas Through structure and the title in A Christmas Carol?
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The theme of the novella is clear from the title - A Christmas Carol - which refers to the traditional carols that are sung at Christmas time.The novella has an unusual layout, using five staves rather than chapters. The five staves reflect the structure of a carol and link the story to the joy of singing. |
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How does Scrooge's nephew, Fred, show the theme of Christmas?
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Fred is persistent in his cheerful approach to Christmas. We see him celebrating wholeheartedly with his friends.After a while they played at forfeits; for it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child himself.Dickens shows Scrooge's nephew as the opposite of Scrooge. He is able to abandon himself to childish pleasures at Christmas and enjoys company.
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How does Tiny Tim present Christmas in A Christmas Carol?
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