A Christmas carol ideas

Greed and Money

• people are never satisfied and always want more

• people become too obsessed with money and lose focus on what’s important

• people will discard those around them/morals in the pursuit of money

Poverty

• people can be poor and happy

• lack of money can lead to crime/immoral behaviour

Change/Redemption

• even the most stubborn people can change and grow

• can achieve redemption through self-awareness and taking action to fix faults

Isolation

• the value of human connection and empathy

• isolation has negative consequences on life, both socially and personally

• a meaningful life is one that involves love, community, and empathy for others

Family

• importance of prioritising love and family over wealth and possessions

• a moral compass, showing how relationships rooted in love and care are essential for personal growth and redemption

• family bonds, though not dependent on wealth, can provide hope and happiness.

Christmas

• a time for selflessness and giving

• a season when people should open their hearts to others, particularly those less fortunate

• a time for forgiveness, healing relationships, and starting anew

Social Responsibility

• the wealthy have the responsibility to take care of the poor

• Social responsibility is not just an individual duty but a collective societal responsibility

• Selfishness and greed undermine a sense of duty to others

Supernatural

• Catalysts to Scrooge’s transformation

• Allegory for necessary change and rebirth in Victorian society

• Moral code

• humans have free will to change their destiny/fate

• Manipulates time to show understanding past and present is crucial for shaping future