Theme of morality

• Dickens shows the importance of morality in our daily lives.:

  • In the Victorian era morality and philanthropy were linked
  • many believed that it was a moral duty to contribute to charity, especially as Christians.
  • others believed that charity actually made poverty worse
  • it is possible that some even believed that they did not have enough money to give.
• Through Scrooge's change:

  • Dickens illustrates that philanthropy did not have to be grand wealthy displays.
  • Instead Dickens shows that being good and being charitable is about a change in behaviour,

  • being a good person does not mean just giving money away, instead it's about the way you act.
  • • In Stave 5 where the results of Scrooge's transformation is seen, Scrooge is more giving and charitable