Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Educating in Lincoln since 1090

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Ms D Andrew

Mrs E Peel

Mrs J Foster

Mrs C Owens

Mr G Gilbey

Mrs E Garbutt

Mrs L Jones

Mr M Lyon

Mrs E Williams

Mrs J Perkins

Mrs T Watling

Mrs J Robinson

Miss S Lockley

Mr R Siddiquee

Head of Department

Second in Department and KS5 Co-ordinator

Lead Teacher of English and Literacy Co-ordinator

Deputy Head and Teacher of English

Assistant Head and Teacher of English

Assistant Head and Teacher of English

Head of Sixth Form and Teacher of English

Head of Media Studies

Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Teacher of English and Law

 

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?