Themes: Christianity And Good Will

Question 1

Where does the message of ‘good will’ orgininate from?

Answer 1

The message of ‘good will’ originates in the Bible; it is delivered by an angel, when bearing the news of the birth of Jesus to the shepherds.

Question 2

How do we see christian values and messages of goodwill in the novella?

Answer 2

The messages of good will, kindness, and social responsibility are shown. However it is through the poor and humble characters that these qualities are demonstrated.It is only latterly, after his redemption, that Scrooge displays these traits.

Question 3

Quotations to show Good will and christian values

Answer 3

‘A merry Christmas, uncle! God save you!’ (Fred, S1)
Every man on board, waking or sleeping, good or bad, had a kinder word for one another on that day than on any day in the year. (S3)
They [revellers] said it was a shame to quarrel upon Christmas Day. (S3)
I’ll give you Mr Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast!’ (Cratchit, S3)
I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. (S, S4)
He [Scrooge] was so fluttered and so glowing with his good intentions, that his broken voice would scarcely answer to his call. (S5)