A Christmas Carol Context Vocab Flashcards

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Archetype

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Typical idea of a concept scrooge at the neginning is an archetypal villian

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Capitalism

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Economic system based on private ownership

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Humbug

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Expression of distate

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Ostracised

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Cut off from society

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Moral

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Awareness of the principles of right and wrong conduct

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Bob

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During victorian era the word bob was often used as a slang word for shilling

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Misanthropic

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A person who dislikes other people

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Socialism

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Economic system based on shared ownership

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Deviant

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Someone who breaks social norms and values

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Union workhouses

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Were part of gilbert act which allowed parishes to join together to become responsible for the workhouses

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