A Christmas Carol: Themes

Question 1

Christmas

Answer 1

Writing for religious audience, showing importance of christmas and spend time with family

Question 2

Redemption

Answer 2

If you actually change- god will give second chance - scrooge

Question 3

Charity

Answer 3

Encourage rich readers to do charity stuff- writing for people that read for leisure

Question 4

Social injustice

Answer 4

Few rich and poor people- critise rich but also the goverment- passed laws like 1834 new poor law, helps the rich

Question 5

Family

Answer 5

Through scrooge and fred- strength and support. Scrooge neglected. Importance of family as a place of solace and help.