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Question 1

As part of his job he was required to report factual events and so some have argued that the experiences he had during this time may have made him more socially aware -

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giving him the inspiration he needed to include numerous areas of social commentary within his work, such as his exploration of poverty within society through ‘A Christmas Carol’.

Question 2

The novella can also be read as a piece of literature which is based on the

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experiences in Dickens’ life as it is widely accepted that Dickens was socially conscious and sympathetic towards the lower-class

Question 3

Dickens was born into a middle-class family and due to this he had the good fortune of being sent

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to school, perhaps explaining the reasons behind his value of education.

Question 4

his father came into some financial difficulties and was

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put in debtors’ prison

Question 5

his father, John Dickens, was a clerk just like

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Bob Cratchit.

Question 6

Also, the Cratchit house is based on

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Dickens’ own home growing up

Question 7

At twelve years old Dickens was split up from his family and was sent to Warren’s…

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Blacking Factory to live and work by himself.

Question 8

After three years at the factory, Dickens’ father inherited some money and

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so Dickens was able to return to education.

Question 9

Maybe this experience highlighted the unjust inequalities of life between the rich and the poor, as Dickens was forced to work _________________________ but was able to enjoy an education after_________________

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1) when in financial difficulty
2) receiving money.

Question 10

Fanny

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• Dickens had a sister named Fanny which also happens to be the name of Scrooge’s sister

Question 11

1. Industrial Revolution Overview:

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• The Industrial Revolution occurred between the 18th and 19th centuries.
  
  • It transformed Britain from an agrarian society to an industrialized one.
  • Factories replaced traditional farming as the main mode of production.
  • Textile production shifted from homes to large factories.

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2. Energy Demand and Coal Mining:

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• The rise of factories increased the need for energy.
  
  • Coal mining boomed to fuel steam engines and other machinery.
  • Britain’s abundant coal resources played a crucial role.

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3. Mechanization and Job Transformation:

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• Machines replaced manual labor, reducing demand for workers.
  
  • Economic boom but detrimental impact on the working class.
  • Inequalities within society exacerbated.

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4. Urbanization and Overpopulation:

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• People migrated from rural areas to cities for work.
  
  • Overcrowding led to the formation of slums.
  • Urbanization accelerated due to concentrated labor around factories.

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5. Social Consequences and Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’:

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• Dickens highlighted the plight of the working class.
  
  • The Cratchit family symbolized the struggles of ordinary people.
  • The end of the Industrial Revolution brought both progress and challenges.