Context

Question 1

Dickens ____ the industrial society’s exploitation of the poor, highlighting the ____ realities of factories and the _____ of treating people as ____ of ______.

Answer 1

Dickens critiques the industrial society’s exploitation of the poor, highlighting the harsh realities of factories and the inhumanity of treating people of tools of production

Question 2

How did the Industrial revolution impact the gap between the rich and the poor?

Answer 2

The IR exasperated the gap between the rich and the poor, emphasising the need for compassion and reform

Question 3

What report was Dickens inspired by

Answer 3

1843 government report - “ Second report of the children’s employment commission” which revealed shocking conditions on child labour

Question 4

Who was Thomas Malthus

Answer 4

Thomas Malthus was an economist who argued population growth led to inevitable poverty and starvation due to food shortages

Question 5

Scrooges ____ from a _____ mindset to a compassionate one highlights the importance of ____ _______

Answer 5

Scrooges transformation from a Malthusian mindset to a compassionate one highlights the importance of social responsibility

Question 6

In Victorian times, ____ was rooted in religion with redemption tied to _______ and avoiding the 7 ____ ___

Answer 6

In Victorian times, morality was rooted in religion, with redemption tied to avoiding the 7 deadly sins

Question 7

How does Scrooge’s redemption reflect Victorian values?

Answer 7

Scrooge’s redemption reflects Victorian values, showing how confessing sins and embracing values such as charity and humility can lead to personal and societal transformation

Question 8

How does Scrooge epitomise a Victorian sinner?

Answer 8

Scrooge epitomises a Victorian sinner in stave 1 and 2, reflecting the 7 deadly sins for example greed, as he wants more gain and materialism. The ghosts later catalyse his redemption.