A Christmas Carol- Key Themes Flashcards
Social injustice
Victorian society ignored the poverty of its underclass
Redemption
The idea of being saved from sin and evil
Moral responsibility
It is everyones duty to live a moral life not just for themselves but for the sake of others
Christmas
Generosity and goodwill. A time for giving and good spirits. HUMANS ARE CREATED IN GODS IMAGE TO LOVE,CREATE AND GIVE
Regret
Scrooge has many regrets when visiting the past. Wish he gave caroller money
Family
Focuses on their unity happiness and strength despite thwir financial struggles
Threat of time
The ghosts apperance threatens ultimately the absense of time. The bells chiming remind scrooge that time is passing
Inequality
Uses ignorance and want to represent poor. The wealthy man scrooge refuses to help the poor
Greed vs generosity
Presented theu scrooge himself. Him in stave 1vs stave 5
Poverty
The cratichits represent this thru vulnerability
Isolation
This highlights the negative effects of his selfishness and hreed
Repentance
HYSTERICAL WITH REPENTANCE!!! Understanding the harm of his actions
Gratitude
He shows gratitude when he has the ability to change his ways