ideas came from. But‚ comparing to the movie “The Lion King” there are many ways that they are the same and many ways that they are different. Scrooge has seen the first ghost “the ghost of christmas past” and the ghost had taken Scrooge to his his past. Scrooge saw many scenes but after all the important scenes were shown to Scrooge the ghost took Scrooge back to the present. Shortly after‚ in his room was another ghost‚ except this one was surrounded by food and clothed in a long green robe. The
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Jacob Marley Who he was in relation to the text and Scrooge? Scrooges business partner Died 7 years before the story begins Haunts Scrooge at the beginning of story and warns him of what is to come Traits of Jacob Marley Corrupted by greed Lived his life like Scrooge does‚ takes but does not give. “In life my spirit never roved beyond the narrow limits of our money changing hole…” pg 25 Remorseful As he is now a ghost‚ damned to walk the earth for eternity‚ unable to saves those who need
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characters were children. All of the children were different from one another but were all related to Ebenezer Scrooge’s past‚ present‚ or future life. They helped Scrooge better understand and transform his character and attitude towards Christmas and other people. In the end of Stave Three when the Spirit of Christmas Present comes to visit Scrooge‚ two young children appear beneath the robe of the Spirit. Scrooge’s attention is brought to them when he looks down and asked the Spirit “I see something
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novels. The main conflict in the story was man versus himself‚ as Ebenezer Scrooge‚ the protagonist‚ faced many difficulties (himself)‚ the antagonist‚ with trying to become a better personWhy does the sight of a solitary child have such an impact on scrooge and why is it important? Why does the sight of a solitary child have such an impact on scrooge and why is it important? . Charles Dickens creates an image of Scrooge that is gradually changing from the cold person he is into someone who actually
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Dickens portrays and shows the contrast of upper class & lower class people‚ people who were classified rich and had a lot of money‚ where happy with a lot of belongings‚ such as a house to sleep in‚ a bed‚ food & unnecessary goods. On the other hand lower class people who were either jailed due to having no money or house & forced to work in a workplace where food‚ shelter & clothes where provided. Dicken’s makes the readers question themselves where money was the key to happiness? A Christmas carol
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family‚ Scrooge does not eat for pleasure but for nutrition. P18 – A Small Saucepan of Gruel For Scrooge‚ food is not eaten for pleasure but just to function. When Scrooge returns home‚ he heats up some gruel. “spoon and basin ready; little saucepan of gruel” Gruel is a thin porridge that is cheap and was often served in workhouses to the poorest of the poor. Scrooge eating gruel shows him saving money by eating cheap food that is normally eaten if you cannot afford anything else‚ when Scrooge‚ with
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of them having to do with scrooge. Scrooge begins the story with no Christmas spirit whatsoever‚ but he changes into a warmhearted teddybear at the end. A Christmas Carol shows that kindness is the way to go rather than being mean and greedy. A social issue that is touched on in this novel is the lack of sympathy that people have towards each other. Scrooge is mean to his family and friends and keeps strictly business relationships with them. The good life to Scrooge is just taking it day by day
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Carol ii. “This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want.” ‘A Christmas Carol contains lessons not only for Scrooge‚ but for the society of Dickens’s day.’ Discuss. Set against the backdrop of rampant industrialism‚ Charles Dickens’ classic novella‚ A Christmas Carol endorses the notion that all life is precious and equal. By taking his apparently irredeemable protagonist Ebenezer Scrooge‚ on a supernatural journey‚ Dickens intends to convey to the complacent classes of the era the necessity of
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business.” In the beginning of the novella‚ the main protagonist‚ Ebenezer Scrooge‚ opposes Christmas and all the kind-hearted‚ charitable values it stands for. Throughout the tale Scrooge is visited by Ghosts from a Christmas past‚ present‚ and future‚ who show the “bitter” Scrooge how to be compassionate towards others. Money is a big part of the story‚ and it plays a role as a contrast to how generosity is viewed. Scrooge is rich but lives a life as “solitary as an oyster” and “warning all human
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A Christmas Carol supports the quote "’I wish‚’ Scrooge muttered‚ putting his hand in his pocket‚ and looking about him‚ after drying his eyes with his cuff: ’but it’s too late now.’" Choice (1) is not the correct answer choice. The quote from Choice (1) was said by the Ghost of Christmas Past. The Spirit was showing Scrooge all the Christmases he has celebrated earlier in his life. However‚ the quote mentioned in the question implies that Scrooge is regretting something. Choice (1) doesn’t fulfill
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