A Christmas Carol and the Victorian Era
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These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to Charles Dickens, his works, and the social and economic context of the Victorian Era.
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Charles Dickens
A British author known for his novels depicting social issues, including poverty and child labor.
Victorian Era
The period of British history during Queen Victoria's reign from 1837 to 1901, marked by industrialization and social change.
Socialism
A political ideology advocating for social ownership and democratic control of the means of production.
Humanism
A philosophical stance that emphasizes human values and concerns, often in contrast to religious doctrine.
Workhouse
A place where impoverished people were required to live and work as a means of receiving basic necessities.
Treadmill
A method of punishment in the Victorian era where individuals would be forced to walk on a treadmill to repay debt.
Poor Law Amendment of 1834
Legislation aimed to reduce poverty by mandating that the poor enter workhouses.
Father Christmas
A traditional figure associated with Christmas, believed to reward children for being good.
Philanthropy
The desire to promote the welfare of others, typically through the donation of money or resources.
Transportation
The practice of sending offenders to penal colonies, such as Australia, as punishment for crimes.
Charity
The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.
Capitalism
An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit.
Industrialization
The process by which an economy transforms from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods.
Midwinter
The time of year around the winter solstice, often associated with Christmas and seasonal festivities.
Christian doctrine
The teachings of Christianity, which emphasize love, charity, and morality.
Victorian morality
A set of social attitudes that emphasized propriety, duty, and self-restraint, promoting a stiff upper lip among English society.
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