Dickens Reasons

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 (being saved from sin/error and change)

Answer 2

Dickens reveals that everyone has the capacity for redemption and change - even the most selfish and miserly individuals, as represented
and change Malthusian economics
Christmas
Avarice, greed and isolation
by Scrooge

Question 3

Malthusian economics

Answer 3

Dickens attacks the ideas of Thomas Malthus- that there were not
enough resources to cater for the growing population ofworking class people. He argues there are plentiful resources if the most affluent are generous and willing to help those less fortunate than them

Question 4

Christmas

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Avarice, greed and isolation

Answer 5

Dickens criticises extreme greed and isolation - Scrooge’s main flaws