Paper 1 Flashcards
A Christmas Carol Into
Charles Dickens’ novel ‘A Christmas Carol’ centres on the themes of redemption, generosity and change. It was written in the Victorian Era in the midst of the Industrial Revolution when the divide between rich and poor was immense. Dickens himself, as a child, worked in a factory and so he wrote the novel to express the struggles of the poor and to encourage readers to strive for a more socially responsible society. Therefore, in order to achieve this, he utilises the at first avaricious protagonist: Ebenezer Scrooge as a vehicle to illuminate and convey his message of redemption and change.
Romeo & Juliet intro
“Romeo and Juliet” penned by William Shakespeare during the Elizabethan Era, explores the intertwined themes of love and hate. Set in Italy, renowned for its passionate yet fiery demeanour, the play cleverly critiques societal norms while seemingly depicting a foreign culture. Shakespeare strategically employs characters and settings to navigate the themes of fate versus free will. This intuitively leads to questions on the topics feuds and conflicts with timeless relevance.
Conclusion for ‘Romeo and Juliet’
In conclusion, Shakespeare shows the theme of conflict in “Romeo and Juliet” through the use of various dramatic techniques. From the street fights to the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet, he highlights the harmful effects of ongoing feuds. Shakespeare’s masterful playwriting makes us reflect on the importance of love and peace and how destructive conflict can be. “Romeo and Juliet” is a timeless play about love amidst chaos and the heavy cost of vendettas.
Structure of ‘A Christmas Carol’
P1- Intro
P2- “solitary as an oyster” and “cold, bleak biting weather” (stave one)
P3- “Are there no prisons?… Are there no workhouses?” and “decrease the surplus population” link to Thomas Malthus (stave one)
P4- ghost of Christmas past “another Idol has displaced me” (stave two)
P5- “light as a feather”, “happy as an angel” and “I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future.” (stave five)
P6- conclusion
Structure of ‘Romeo and Juliet’
P1- intro
P2- “swords and buckles”- servants
“I hate the word, as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee”- tybalt
(Act one scene one)
P3- “strike him dead I hold it not a sin”
-tybalt (act one scene five)
P4- “A plague o’ both your houses!”
-mercutio (act three scene one)
P5- “O happy dagger”
-Juliet (act five)
P6- conclusion
In a Christmas Carol, what are the main points of your paragraph 2 quotes?
“Solitary as an oyster”
- This simile emphasizes Scrooge’s extreme isolation and hard exterior, suggesting there might be something valuable inside him that is hidden away.
“cold, bleak, biting weather”
- This description of the weather reflects Scrooge’s cold and harsh personality, setting the tone for his character and the environment around him.
In a Christmas Carol, what are the main points of your paragraph 3 quotes?
“Are there not prisons? … Are there now workhouses”
- This rhetorical question underscores Scrooge’s lack of compassion for the poor, indicating his belief that the poor should be confined to institutions rather than helped.
“Decrease the surplus population”
- This phrase shows Scrooge’s agreement with Malthusian views on population control, revealing his cold-hearted and utilitarian attitude towards human life.
In a Christmas Carol, what are the main points of your paragraph 5 quotes?
“I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future”
- This statement signifies Scrooge’s commitment to applying the lessons he has learned from his past, present, and future experiences to become a better person.
“Light as a feather”
- This simile indicates Scrooge’s newfound sense of freedom and happiness after his transformation.
“Happy as an angel”
- This simile reflects Scrooge’s pure joy and moral rejuvenation, contrasting sharply with his former self.
What stave is “another idol has displaced me” and what does it show?
Stave 2
- This quote reveals that Scrooge’s fiancée, Belle, feels replaced by Scrooge’s idolization of money, highlighting how his greed has led to personal loss.
In ‘Romeo and Juliet’
What does “swords and buckles” show?
It reflects the tense and aggressive atmosphere.
This sets the stage for the conflict that unfolds later in the play
In ’Romeo and Juliet’
What does “A plague o’ both your houses!” Show?
It symbolises the destructive consequences of conflict
Foreshadows further tradegy
I’m ‘Romeo and Juliet’
what does “strike him dead I hold it not a sin” show?
This quote illustrates Tybalt’s intense hatred and desire for violence against Romeo, showing Tybalt’s belief that killing Romeo would be justified and not morally wrong. This reflects the deep-seated animosity between the Montagues and Capulets.
