Dickens Intentions

Question 1

Dickens intentions

Answer 1

Dickens crafts an allegorical novella with a didactic purpose, to convey a message about the virulent consequences of avariciousness and frugality in society

Question 2

Who does dickens criticise

Answer 2

Dickens criticises the upper for their lack of apathy towards the poor and their dehumanising laws and social structures

Question 3

Dickens role of repentance

Answer 3

He communicates to the upper class reader the role of repentance. By holding up a mirror to his readership, he prompts them to introspect and assess whether their attitudes perpetuate social injustice

Question 4

Dickens , Scrooge stave 1 to stabe 5

Answer 4

In stave 1, dickens deliberately portrays Scrooge as misanthropic to highlight his redemption by stave 5
Scrooge is a microcosm of the upper class
So dickens shows the potential for change and growth in those with entrenched immorality
He emphasises social reform can be achieved by generosity