DICKENS INTENTIONS

• Dickens Allegorical novella

  Dickens crafts an allegorical novella with a didactic purpose, aiming to convey a message about the virulent consequences of avariciousness and frugality in society. He criticises the upper classes for their apathy toward the poor and their complicity in perpetuating dehumanising laws and social structures through ignorance.
• Vehicle for conveying his condemnation of ignorance

  Dickens crafts the ghosts as vehicles for conveying his condemnation of the ignorance and callousness prevalent among the materialistic upper classes. Thus, the ghosts serve as Dickens' mouthpiece, delivering a powerful message advocating for compassion and societal reform.
• Moral redemption

  Dickens communicates to his upper-class readers the important role of repentance and compassion increasing both personal and societal moral redemption. By holding up a mirror to his readership, he prompts them to introspect and assess whether their attitudes perpetuate social injustice or contribute to social reform.