themes in a Christmas Carol

what are the themes in a Christmas Carol?

• family

• charity & Christmas spirit

• love

• regret

• poverty

• redemption

what are the evidence for the theme family?

• scrooge’s absence of family

• fanny’s d****

• Fred’s family

• bob cratchit’s family

• belle

how does dickens presents the idea of family?

dickens presents the idea of a supportive family is the instrumental in developing a good person.

why does dickens presents the cratchits family as content?

to criticise victorian society’s obsession with wealth and to show that true happiness comes from family, generosity and compassion. family is essential to happiness and moral richness.

what does the quote “father is so much kinder than he used to be” implies?

Scrooge perhaps suffered with emotional neglect before which contributed to his isolation and difficulty forming relationships.

what might be the reason why scrooge rejects Fred?

because Fred reminds him of fanny, highlights the tragedy of his broken family relationships.

what does the quote “replaced by a golden idol” said by belle implies?

scrooge prioritising money over relationships has damaged his opportunity to kindle love and start a family.

what effect does seeing belle’s family have on scrooge?

this pitiful sentiment highlights the regret scrooge feels and he realises that happiness comes from family more than money