Poverty and Social Injustice

• What is the thematic focus of 'A Christmas Carol'?

  Poverty and social injustice
• How is the theme of poverty introduced in 'A Christmas Carol'?

  Through charity collectors visiting Scrooge
• What does Dickens aim to convey through the charity collectors in the novella?

  Awareness of the poor and destitute
• What does Dickens believe literature should convey?

  Ethical and political statements
• How does Dickens use characters to convey themes in 'A Christmas Carol'?

  As examples for readers to emulate or avoid
• What transformation does Scrooge undergo in the novella?

  He becomes socially conscious after redemption
• What does Scrooge refer to the poor as in Stave One?

  The surplus population
• What does Dickens highlight through Scrooge's transformation?

  Social responsibility as an ideal
• How does Dickens exaggerate the impact of social responsibility?

  Through Tiny Tim's fate and Scrooge's support
• What does Dickens use to highlight poverty and social injustice?

  The setting of London
• How does Dickens describe London in the novella?

  Filled with fog and darkness
• What does the personification of ice in London suggest?

  Attitudes of the inhabitants and gloomy atmosphere
• What does Dickens say about the area described as "wretched"?

  It reflects economic and environmental problems
• How does Dickens challenge stereotypes about the poor?

  By showing their cheerfulness despite hardship
• What do Ignorance and Want represent in the novella?

  Social responsibility and the plight of the poor
• How does Dickens use Old Joe in the story?

  To expose harsh realities of poverty
• What does Dickens suggest about poverty and crime?

  Poverty breeds crime and social responsibility
• What does the dynamic between Bob Cratchit and Scrooge symbolize?

  Class relations in Victorian society
• How does Scrooge's attitude change towards Bob Cratchit?

  He raises Bob's salary after redemption
• What does Mrs. Cratchit's worry about Christmas dinner illustrate?

  The harsh realities of poverty
• What does Dickens argue about the issue of poverty?

  It causes multiple problems that need addressing