Egalitarianism In A Christmas Carol

1: 1: In A Christmas Carol, egalitarianism is a recurring principle used as the basis of diverse themes, Dickens stresses that all individuals are equal and have worth no matter the social divisions between their classes, religions, and situations, all humans should be given basic rights, equal opportunities and respect. 2: Dickens beliefs were decades ahead of his time when racism, bigotry, and malfeasance were still prominent and institutionalised, he believed people should get the same, or be treated as equals, in some respect, the political and moral philosophy known as Egalitarianism. 3A: Firstly, the author introduces the concept of equality between faiths by writing, ‘"There are some upon this earth... who do their deeds of... hatred, …show more content…
Dickens makes his personal view clear when he introduces two symbols, Ignorance, the root of the cycle of poverty placed in the story to convey the importance of education, and Want, to emphasise the paramount importance of basic human necessities. Dickens discerns the humanity in all people and demands that those who are fortunate act appropriately towards those who face hardships and struggles, every child has potential and should be given equal opportunities to show their worth and end the repetitive chain of poverty, sadness, and crime. 4: Charles Dickens presents egalitarianism sentiments to deliver a message to the English people, but while progress has been made children all around the world still work under grueling circumstances, boys and girls do not get a proper access to education, sexism and racism are still present, and feuds over ideological disputes and diversification run rampant. Dickens urges his readers to be compassionate to the unfortunate and provide them with dignity and chances, to be respectful of the disabled, and tolerant of all religions, he asks them to open their eyes to equality, heal like Scrooge, and learn from his realisations to phase out bigotry and prejudice from future