Charles Dickens

At the end of A Christmas Carol Scrooge changes his ways. He becomes more aware of the things happening in society, and less ignorant, poverty and social awareness is a theme Dickens portrays throughout the story.

The novel is full of characters who are only completely unable to communicate with one another. What's more, most of them don't really even have a way of internally processing the events happening around them. Some, like Bounderby, are in total denial, while others, like Louisa, are too deeply detached from their emotions to react appropriately to anything. In order to really show this, Dickens uses a narrator who is able to explain to the reader what each character is feeling regardless of whether that character knows this information or not.

Remember, for instance, the scene when Gradgrind is asking Louisa if she wants to marry Bounderby. There is a really tear-jerky moment when the narrator tells us that if only Gradgrind hadn't built up a huge wall around all of his emotions, he would have seen that Louisa was ready to talk to him about all her doubts about this kind of marriage. At the same time, if only Louisa could see that her father really did care about her underneath the Fact-based exterior, she would have started to cry on his shoulder. Instead, all we get of this enormous missed opportunity is the narrator telling us how it could have been.

At the same time, the very removed narrator stance is also helpful when Dickens is making fun of the action. Think about the way Bounderby's bombastic speeches are usually surrounded by the sarcastic remarks by the narrator. The third person narrator is also used to play up the weepy factor. We see this when the narrator describes small emotionally resonant moments like Louisa staring into the fire for hours on end, or Rachael and Stephen walking together down the street.

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Yes, in the end, Scrooge and Tiny Tim shared a positive and caring relationship after Scrooge's transformation. Scrooge played a significant role in supporting Tiny Tim and his family, showing compassion and generosity towards them.

No one. When scrooge leaves at 7 pm each day , it is Bob who closes the business. In the original story no one enters the counting house after that

Scrooge's miserly behavior and lack of holiday spirit made him mad at the world, causing him to be cold-hearted and indifferent to others. He was particularly angered by those who celebrated Christmas and wasted money on festivities, viewing it as frivolous and unnecessary.

Scrooge's biggest loss in his life was the relationship he had with his fiancée, who ended their engagement because of his growing love for money and lack of compassion for others. This loss had a profound impact on Scrooge, shaping him into the bitter and miserly character he became.

Scrooge's obsession with money is demonstrated by his constant focus on acquiring wealth, his reluctance to spend money on himself or others, and his belief that money is the most important thing in life. Additionally, he is portrayed as a miserly and greedy character who values material wealth above all else.

Dr. Manette's mental state is fragile due to his experiences of imprisonment and unjust treatment. He suffers from recurring bouts of disorientation and relapses into a state of mental anguish, especially when he is reminded of his past trauma. Despite moments of lucidity, his mental state remains marred by the psychological scars of his incarceration.

Pip's family celebrates his apprenticeship at The Three Jolly Bargemen, a local inn where they enjoy a meal and drinks. It is a joyful occasion for Pip and his family.

Sydney Carton agreed to be a messenger and went to see Lucie on Stryver's behalf.

In Great Expectations, Pip receives 500 pounds from his benefactor on his birthday. This would be equivalent to about $36,000 today.

Victorians had a real fascination with the supernatural. Many grifters got very rich, convincing sad and desperate people that they could see the future or contact their loved ones in the afterlife. Even today, with lots of science and research available to us, many people believe those things are possible. In the 19th century, hope trumped common sense and led people to believe in all sorts of unprovable things, such as ghosts. Based on that public perception, ghost stories like the ones written by Wilkie Collins (The Woman in White) and Charles Dickens (A Christmas Carol) were very popular.

He learns that the spirit of christmas, the attitude between people who wish each other peace at that time, the charitable things that people do are not just for christmas but for the whole year. He finds that no matter what you have experienced in the past you can make changes if even small one for the future and the future of others and of course money is not the answer to happiness.

When Scrooge heard the harp music in "A Christmas Carol," he was transported back in time to a moment when he was filled with joy and goodwill. The music reminded him of a happier time in his past, before he became bitter and greedy. It stirred his emotions and made him reflect on his choices and how he had strayed from the path of kindness and compassion.

Tiny Tim represented innocence and vulnerability, stirring empathy in Scrooge. Death symbolized the consequences of his actions and the opportunity for redemption. Both instances challenged his selfish ways and prompted him to reflect on his life choices, leading to a transformation in his character.

Mrs. Cratchit was preparing a Christmas feast, which included roast goose, mashed potatoes, apple sauce, and Christmas pudding.

Dickens deals with the Marxist classes of Capitalists and the Proletariat in several of his books (see alsoOur Mutual Friend). In A Christmas Carol, he gives us Ebenezer Scrooge, a money lender, who does less work for the production of his 'goods' (i.e., money) and in stark juxtaposition, Bob Cratchit, his clerk, who works harder (he keeps the books under miserable conditions and runs the errands Scrooge doesn't want to do) for very much less money. They are, of course, representative of their social classes and the condition of most Western societies then in existence. Both men (they were only a year apart in age) were born into a world that was only beginning the Industrial Revolution, which altered much more than just industry: social classes, demographic trends, mobility, ways of looking at the world, etc., were also changed. This was a world that didn't have bathing as a hobby (few of the proletariat even had a hobby), didn't have trains, bicycles or elevators, or flush toilets or the concept of sanitation, and didn't even have doctors who washed their hands. It was a world virtually full of the Proletariat with a proportionately small class of Capitalists.

He is mean to Joe. He is embarrased, and patronizes Joe.

Oliver Twist is typically portrayed as an innocent, kind-hearted, and resilient character. He is often depicted as a symbol of the struggles faced by the poor and oppressed in society. Oliver is known for his courage and determination to overcome adversity despite his challenging circumstances.

Mr. Lorry, whether by nature or training, is quiet, conservative, cautious, and loyal. These qualities make him a perfect representative for Tellson's, which tries to embody them for their clients.

Madame Defarge keeps a register of all the people she wishes to be executed during the French Revolution. She records their names in her knitting, which serves as a symbol of her desire for vengeance against the aristocracy.

Mr. Lorry has news that a man named Charles Darnay has been arrested and is in prison. He informs the young lady that he will do everything in his power to help and support him through his trial and any other challenges he may face.

Ÿ Martha, the eldest daughter, who works as an apprentice at a milliner's Ÿ Belinda, the second daughter Ÿ Peter, the heir, for whom his father is arranging employment at the weekly rate of 5.5 shillings Ÿ An unnamed younger son Ÿ An unnamed younger daughter Ÿ Tiny Tim the invalid youngest son Source: Wikipedia/Bob Cractich
He had four: Anna, Martha, Peter, and Tim.

Darnay and Dr. Manette's testimonies were convincing because Dr. Manette's status as a respected figure vouched for Darnay's character, and Darnay's innocent explanation of the circumstances surrounding his trial was found to be credible by the jury. Additionally, the lack of concrete evidence linking Darnay to the crime further supported their decision to set him free.

The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club were written by Charles Dickens and began to be published in serial form in April 1836. They dealt with four incredibly naive Englishmen who decided to travel the country and report their findings to the Club named after the protagonist.