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The Strangle Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
A Christmas Carol
Try these questions for “A Christmas Carol” either as a ten minute planning exercise or 30 minutes timed essay. Refer to context and use quotes.
- Explore the ways that Dickens presents the character of Scrooge.
- Explore how Dickens presents Christmas throughout the novel.
- Why might a Victorian reader be more scared of the ghosts than a modern reader?
- Which of the ghosts does Scrooge find the most intimidating and why?
- Explain the role the Cratchits play in the novel.
- Explain the role that Fred plays in the novel.
- Explain what the turning point in the novel is and how it changes Scrooge.
- Explain how Dickens creates tension in the novel.
- Time is an important feature of the novel. Explore how Dickens uses it to progress the narrative and themes.
- How does Dickens present the theme of isolation in the novel?