dickens purpose

Question 1

the plight of the poor

Answer 1

dickens argues that everyone should fight the poverty caused by the industrial revolution, by helping the vulnerable working classes

Question 2

redemption

Answer 2

dickens reveals that everyone has the capacity for redemption and change- even the most selfish and miserly individuals, as represented by scrooge

Question 3

malthusian economics

Answer 3

dickens attacks the ideas of Thomas Malthus- that there were not enough recto cater for the growing population of working class people. he argues there are plentiful Resources the most affluent are generous and willing to help those less fortunate than them

Question 4

christmas

Answer 4

dickens celebrates the power of generosity and joy represented by Christmas celebrations

Question 5

avarice greed and isolation

Answer 5

dickens criticises extreme greed and isolation - scrooges main flaws