Context

• When was Charles Dickens born?

  1812
• What financial issues did Dickens face in his early life?

  His father's financial problems
• How many books did Dickens write?

  Over twenty books
• What types of writing did Dickens produce?

  Narratives, short stories, and non-fiction
• How was Dickens perceived during his lifetime?

  He was much loved
• What did Dickens do to engage with his audience?

  He traveled the country reading his books
• Where was Dickens born?

  Portsmouth
• What significant event happened when Dickens was twelve?

  He was forced to work in a blacking factory
• Why did Dickens have to work at a young age?

  To support his family in debtor's prison
• How did Dickens's career as a journalist influence him?

  It gave him an eye for detail
• What prompted Dickens to write A Christmas Carol?

  A government report on child poverty
• What was Dickens's intention with A Christmas Carol?

  To advocate for poor children
• What did Dickens argue about employers in A Christmas Carol?

  They should ensure reasonable working conditions
• Who is Martha Cratchit in A Christmas Carol?

  A character working long hours for little pay
• How was A Christmas Carol received by reviewers and readers?

  It was praised for its characters and message
• What did William M. Thackeray suggest about A Christmas Carol?

  People should purchase five thousand more copies
• What criticism did Dickens face regarding A Christmas Carol?

  It was criticized for its high cost
• How did later editions of A Christmas Carol differ from the first?

  They were cheaper and more affordable