Christmas Carol STRUCTURE

• What is unusual about the prose in "A Christmas Carol"?

  It neither rhymes nor is rhythmical
• What does Dickens hope for the story of "A Christmas Carol"?

  That it is retold or listened to repeatedly
• How many times has "A Christmas Carol" been retold?

  Many times in different ways
• What is a novella?

  A work longer than a short story
• What lesson does "A Christmas Carol" convey?

  Being a responsible citizen and caring
• How is "A Christmas Carol" divided?

  Into five staves
• What does the term "stave" refer to in music?

  A verse or section of a song
• How does the use of staves affect the story's feel?

  It gives a light-hearted feel
• What does Dickens intend for his readers?

  Not to put them out of humour
• What narrative technique is used in "A Christmas Carol"?

  Time travel between past and future
• How does Marley's visit clarify the story's structure?

  It introduces three spirits for Scrooge
• What time does Scrooge go to sleep?

  At 2:00 a.m.
• What happens to time in the story?

  It resets itself during the night
• What does Scrooge see that prompts his change?

  His name on a gravestone
• What is the resolution of the novella?

  Scrooge acts responsibly towards others
• How is "A Christmas Carol" an allegory?

  It represents a metaphor for redemption
• Who does Scrooge represent in society?

  The wealthy and uncaring members
• What do Fred Scrooge and Fezziwig represent?

  The generous middle class at Christmas
• What do Ignorance and Want symbolize?

  Uneducated members of society
• What warning is given about Ignorance?

  To fear ignorance more than want
• What does Dickens argue about education?

  It helps children earn fair wages
• What message is repeated throughout the novella?

  The need for social responsibility
• What does Marley warn Scrooge about?

  He will be haunted by three spirits
• How does Dickens use the character of Scrooge?

  • Represents the wealthy elite
  • Undergoes a transformation
  • Learns the importance of caring for others
  • Serves as a vehicle for social critique
• What role do the spirits play in "A Christmas Carol"?

  • Guide Scrooge through time
  • Teach him lessons about his life
  • Show the consequences of his actions
  • Help him understand the importance of change
• What are the main themes of "A Christmas Carol"?

  • Redemption and transformation
  • Social responsibility
  • The contrast between wealth and generosity
  • The importance of family and community
• How many chapters are in the novel?

  Five chapters
• What are the chapters of the novel called?

  Staves
• What does the term 'stave' refer to in this context?

  A musical stave with five lines
• How is the structure of the novel described?

  It is cyclical in nature
• How does the last stave relate to the first stave?

  It directly references the events of the first
• What are the stages of Scrooge's redemption in the novel?

  • Initial solitude in Stave 1
  • Gradual realization and lessons in Staves 2-4
  • Rebirth in Stave 5