In the book The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens there were multiple hidden, as well as obvious themes presented to the reader. One can have nothing and have it all or one can have it all yet have nothing was a theme Charles Dickens showcased within his book through multiple characters such as Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim.
For example, on page 100-101 Bob Cratchit talks about how much he loves Tiny Tim and his positive outlook on life and on page 105 Tiny Tim says, “God bless us every one!” These quotes and pieces of evidence show us that you can have nothing and have it all. This is an example of you can have nothing yet have it all because Tiny Tim doesn’t have anything. No money, poor health, rags for clothes, yet he possesses it all because Tiny Tim has an extremely loving family, friends, other people who care about him, and a confident outlook on life.
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On this page Scrooge’s nephew says, “His wealth is no use to him. He don’t do any good with it. He don’t make himself comfortable with it. He hasn’t the satisfaction of thinking-ha, ha, ha!-that he is ever going to benefit US with it.” This quote from Fred shows how Scrooge has it all yet has nothing because he has all the money one would need but he doesn’t do anything with it to make himself happy. He’s rich and may have all the physical items he wants, but mentally he has nothing.
As previously stated, one of the themes woven throughout A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is one can have nothing and have it all or one can have it all yet have nothing. The theme is shown through characters such as Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge and multiple others. You can have no money, rags for clothes, live in a run down shack, and be a joyful, caring person with a positive outlook on
For example, on page 100-101 Bob Cratchit talks about how much he loves Tiny Tim and his positive outlook on life and on page 105 Tiny Tim says, “God bless us every one!” These quotes and pieces of evidence show us that you can have nothing and have it all. This is an example of you can have nothing yet have it all because Tiny Tim doesn’t have anything. No money, poor health, rags for clothes, yet he possesses it all because Tiny Tim has an extremely loving family, friends, other people who care about him, and a confident outlook on life.
Another example of the theme one can have nothing and have it all or one can have it all yet …show more content…
On this page Scrooge’s nephew says, “His wealth is no use to him. He don’t do any good with it. He don’t make himself comfortable with it. He hasn’t the satisfaction of thinking-ha, ha, ha!-that he is ever going to benefit US with it.” This quote from Fred shows how Scrooge has it all yet has nothing because he has all the money one would need but he doesn’t do anything with it to make himself happy. He’s rich and may have all the physical items he wants, but mentally he has nothing.
As previously stated, one of the themes woven throughout A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is one can have nothing and have it all or one can have it all yet have nothing. The theme is shown through characters such as Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge and multiple others. You can have no money, rags for clothes, live in a run down shack, and be a joyful, caring person with a positive outlook on