Charity And Generosity

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

True wealth comes from selflessness

Charities role in redemption and societal improvement

Critiques Victorian social indifference

Question 2

M.W.M.B

Answer 2

Mankind was my business

Dickens insists that generosity is everyone’s responsibility
Shows Marley’s regretful epiphany

Question 3

T.H.H.G.I.Q.A.G.C.A.F

Answer 3

The happiness he gives is quite as great… Cost a fortune

Joy doesn’t require wealth but the willingness to give
Dickens attacks the belie that generosity must be grand

Question 4

I.D.T.H.H

Answer 4

I’ll drink to his health.

Freds compassion is unconditional
Dickens uses Fred to model empathy

Question 5

I.G.Y.M.S.T.F.O.T.F

Answer 5

I’ll give you Mr. Scrooge, the founder of the feast.

Bobs forgiveness is a form of emotional charity
Dickens encourages grace and humanity

Question 6

I.W.H.C.I.M.H

Answer 6

I will honour Christmas in my heart

Scrooge internalises the values of kindness
Charity is a lifelong principle

Question 7

I.S.I.T.B.C.W.S

Answer 7

I’ll send it to Bob Cratchit’s, whispered Scrooge

Dickens values meaningful change
Actions show sincere generosity, not for praise

Question 8

A.G.M.B.P.I.I.I

Answer 8

A great many back payments included in it

Repaying years of neglect
Dickens suggests true charity

Question 9

R.Y.S.A.E.T.A.Y.S.F

Answer 9

Raise your salary and endeavour to assist your struggling family

Charity is shown through empowerment
Dickens redefines generosity as helping others