The Christmas Carrol ( Dickins Perpose )

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 presented 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 of working 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 hot represented by Christmas celebrations

Question 5

Avarice, greed and isolation

Answer 5

Dickens criticise extreme greed and isolation - Scrooge main floor