Redemption

Cards (12)

  • How does Dickens present Scrooge‘s redemption?

     presents Scrooge's redemption as a dramatic transformation from a miserly, cold-hearted individual to a joyful and generous man
  • What is the significance of stave five? 

    His rebirth and beginning to redemption
  • What is the significance of the knocker?
     The knocker has become a symbol of the happiness that Marley gave Scrooge the opportunity to achieve redemption
  • Fear of death
    Scrooge's motivation to change his ways, sparked by the prospect of his own mortality
  • Self-preservation
    Scrooge's initial motivation, rooted in his greed and selfishness, to maintain his wealth and material possessions
  • Ghost of Jacob Marley
    The ghost who visits Scrooge, warning him of the consequences of not changing his ways
  • From miserly to generous
    Scrooge's transformation from prioritizing wealth over relationships to being generous and kind
  • What does Dickens intend to accomplish by proving redemption is possible? 

    He intends to encourage the rest of Victorian society to follow in Scrooges steps.
  • Why does Dickens choose redemption as a theme?
    To illustrate the possibilities of change and how it doesn’t just benefit you but also those around you.
  • How does scrooge attempt to redeem himself in stave five ? 

    By righting the wrongs with others
  • Dickens uses the character of Scrooge as an example of how people can be redeemed if they are willing to change their ways.
  • Redemption is possible through self-reflection and acknowledging past mistakes. This theme is evident throughout the novel as Scrooge reflects on his life choices and realizes he needs to make amends with those around him.