Christmas Carol

• How does the ghost of Christmas yet to come affect Scrooge?

  Shows him his own dead body
• What is the couple's reaction to Scrooge's death?

  They feel relief and guilt
• What does the indicative content for the question about Scrooge's beliefs include?

  Scrooge's changing beliefs during the novel
• What is the significance of the Christian message in A Christmas Carol?

  Judgment by God and moral lessons
• How does Dickens relate to the welfare of the poor?

  It is everyone's responsibility
• What literary context is mentioned regarding ghost stories?

  They entertain and offer moral lessons
• What structure is A Christmas Carol organized in?

  Staves
• What dramatic device is used when the husband delays telling his wife about Scrooge's death?

  Dramatic irony
• What is a morality play?

  Characters symbolize moral lessons
• How does a grade 7 essay differ from a grade 6 essay?

  It is thoughtful and developed
• What does Dickens emphasize about the wife's emotions in the context of Scrooge's death?

  Her emotions persuade Scrooge to change
• What does Dickens suggest about the need to be good to others?

  It is a fundamentally human need
• What is the significance of Tiny Tim's quote at the end of the novel?

  It emphasizes the Christian message
• How does Dickens' choice of illustrator relate to the themes in A Christmas Carol?

  It portrays the ghosts as pagan figures
• What does Dickens want readers to realize about Christian faith?

  Actions are needed to help the poor
• How does the context of the essay help in writing a thesis?

  It provides relevant information for any question
• How far did Charles Dickens walk each night in London?

  15 to 20 miles
• What did Dickens do while walking the streets of London?

  Mapped out stories and rehearsed characters
• What was Dickens worried about in October 1843?

  His financial situation and upcoming child
• What was the title of Dickens' latest novel that was selling badly?

  Martin Chuzzlewit
• How did Dickens feel about American publishers in 1843?

  They were ignoring his copyright
• What character did Dickens create from his fear of poverty?

  Scrooge, a miser who hoards wealth
• What did Dickens reinvent in his stories?

  Christmas traditions and themes
• What weather conditions were noted in December 1842 and 1843?

  Two of the mildest ever recorded
• What does the snow in "A Christmas Carol" symbolize?

  Scrooge's cold heart and miserliness
• Why did Dickens choose not to melt the snow on Christmas morning?

  To maintain the brand of Christmas he invented
• How did Dickens associate his story with Christmas?

  By branding it with snow and feasting
• What dish did Dickens popularize as a Christmas tradition?

  Turkey
• What did Dickens tap into for his story's themes?

  Existing traditions and pagan past
• What is significant about the ghosts in "A Christmas Carol"?

  They represent generosity and human experience
• Who is the notable ghost that appears as Scrooge's door knocker?

  Marley
• What does the ghost of Christmas present represent?

  Generosity and sharing
• How does Dickens portray the character of Scrooge?

  As a miser and a businessman
• What lesson does Scrooge learn from Fezziwig?

  The importance of kindness and generosity
• What did Dickens want to change through his writing?

  The condition of the poor
• What was the 1844 Factory Act about?

  Improving children's working conditions
• How does Tiny Tim contribute to the story's message?

  He symbolizes the need for social change
• What do the children named Ignorance and Want represent?

  Society's neglect of the poor
• How does Dickens view Christianity in relation to social issues?

  It allows neglect of the poor
• What was Dickens' goal with "A Christmas Carol"?

  To reach wealthy readers and inspire change