Vocab & Techniques

• What is the significance of the allegory in A Christmas Carol?


  • Represents a path to redemption
  • Encourages reflection on moral state
• What are key symbols in A Christmas Carol?

  • Chains (Marley): Consequences of selfish life
  • Light: Hope and moral clarity
  • Weather: Reflects emotional coldness
• How does Dickens use juxtaposition in the novella?

  To contrast rich vs. poor and isolation vs. community
• What does foreshadowing in the story indicate?

  Marley's ghost hints at Scrooge's fate
• What irony is present in Scrooge's character?

  He fears poverty but is emotionally impoverished
• How does Dickens use personification in the novella?

  The weather acts as a metaphor for Scrooge's heart