Family

Question 1

Thesis Statements

Answer 1

1. At the start of the novella, Scrooge’s greed and fixation on wealth, stark contrast to the Christian principles of family and community, illustrate the moral deterioration that arises when family bonds are neglected. Dickens delves into the inevitable ruin that will follow if the affluent continue to consumed by such selfish pursuits.
2. Fred and the Cratchits symbolize the transcendence of joy and family, representing the ultimate Christian virtue. By embracing the role of family to everyone, we hold the power to transform and save society as demonstrate

3.Scrooge’s metamorphosis underpins the capability we all have to change

Question 2

1. Scrooge’s avarice and doom of the wealthy

Answer 2

Stave 1 - ‘Poor Law’ ‘full vigour’ - implies the excitement Scrooge has at the concept of abusing the poor, shows the cruelty of the Poor Law and makes it seem illogical, challenging the government’s intentions
asyndetic listing, ‘scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner’ - epitomises the industrial revolution as the foil of Christianity, creates a caricature like image of Scrooge to emphasise the power to polarise change in far-right companies
echoed by semantic field of metal by Marley, reference to
‘golden idol’ - monotheistic so this is wrong, criticises the unlawful and extreme devotion to capitalism which explains the doom about to ensue
Ignorance and Want

Question 3

2. Transcendence of joy and family - it’s brevity too

Answer 3

Ghost of Christmas Present giving to poor and effect this has
Synthesised happiness
Saving Tiny Tim
Fred’s repeated invite, loyalty and inspiring redemption
Belle’s daughter

Question 4

3. Scrooge’s change

Answer 4

End of the novella with Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, power of the rich to change