Poverty

• What is the central theme of "A Christmas Carol"?

  Wealth and poverty
• How does Dickens use wealth and poverty in the story?

  To explore social inequality and class differences
• Who is the presenter of the video discussing "A Christmas Carol"?

  Liam, aka Mr. Knight
• What does the video suggest about the effects of wealth and poverty?

  They affect characters' lives and behaviors
• What historical event triggered greater wealth disparity during Dickens's time?

  The Industrial Revolution
• What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on business owners?

  They became wealthier due to increased production
• How did the working class respond to the opportunities created by the Industrial Revolution?

  They moved to cities seeking better lives
• Why did business owners pay their employees poorly?

  There were no legal trade unions to protect workers
• What percentage of the British population belonged to the middle and upper classes during the Industrial Revolution?

  15 percent
• What was the living condition of the working class compared to the wealthy?

  Working class lived in poor conditions
• What did the 1834 Poor Law change about how the poor were treated?

  It established workhouses for the poor
• How were workhouses perceived by the public?

  As prisons for the poor
• What was the effect of the Poor Law on the middle and upper classes?

  They were taxed at a lower rate
• What was the general view of the wealthy towards the working class?

  They believed the poor were lazy or drunk
• Who's ideas about population growth were prominent during Dickens's time?

  Thomas Malthus
• What did Malthus theorize about population growth?

  It would exceed the ability to produce resources
• How did Dickens respond to Malthus's ideas?

  He criticized them in his writings
• What was the role of charities during the Victorian era?

  They attempted to support the poor
• What did Dickens's family experience during his childhood?

  They spent time in a workhouse
• What does Dickens suggest about the solution to poverty?

  It requires societal responsibility, not just charity
• How does Scrooge's dialogue reflect his views on the poor?

  He sees them as surplus population
• What does the phrase "a golden one" signify in Scrooge's dialogue?

  Prioritizing wealth over love and happiness
• What does Scrooge assert about the spirit's desires regarding bakeries?

  They would deprive the poor of dining
• What was the impact of Sir Andrew Agnew's proposed bill?

  It would close bakeries on Sundays
• How does Scrooge's assertion reflect societal attitudes towards the poor?

  It shows indifference to their suffering
• What does the charity representative's dialogue reveal about the wealthy's responsibility?

  They should provide for the suffering poor
• What does Feziwig's generosity illustrate about wealth?

  Wealth can bring happiness when shared
• What are the negative presentations of wealth in "A Christmas Carol"?

  • Scrooge's inhumane views on the poor
  • The mindless pursuit of wealth over love
  • The impact of wealthy politicians on the poor
• What are the positive presentations of wealth in "A Christmas Carol"?

  • Charitable efforts by the wealthy
  • Small acts of generosity can create happiness
  • Wealth used for the benefit of others
• What does the dialogue suggest about small acts of generosity?

  They can bring great happiness to others
• How does the spirit describe Feziwig's generosity?

  As a "small matter"
• What does the spirit imply about the financial impact of Feziwig's generosity?

  It is insignificant for Feziwig
• What effect did Feziwig's small expense have on the party-goers?

  They felt immense gratitude
• What does Scrooge's gesture to send a turkey signify?

  He has learned to use wealth for good
• What does Scrooge ask the boy about the turkey?

  If he knows the big turkey at the shop
• How does Dickens present the relationship between wealth and poverty?

  Wealth can alleviate poverty when shared
• What does the spirit's response about Tiny Tim's fate imply?

  Poverty is linked to death and suffering
• What does the phrase "I see a vacant seat" suggest?

  It indicates Tiny Tim's potential death
• How does Dickens use the characters Ignorance and Want?

  To symbolize the dangers of poverty
• What does the ghost warn about Ignorance?

  To beware of him as he represents doom