Theme of greed Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the primary theme related to greed in ‘A Christmas Carol’?
The destructive nature of greed and its impact on personal relationships and happiness.
Fill in the blank: Ebenezer Scrooge is characterized by his ________ towards money.
avarice
True or False: Scrooge’s greed leads him to be a generous employer.
False
What does Scrooge say when he is first visited by Marley’s ghost?
‘You are fettered,’ said Scrooge, trembling.
Which character represents the consequences of a life consumed by greed?
Ebenezer Scrooge
Multiple Choice: What does Scrooge initially prioritize over family and community?
Money
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present reveal to Scrooge about the Cratchit family?
Their joy and love despite their poverty.
Fill in the blank: Scrooge’s transformation begins when he realizes that ________ is more valuable than wealth.
human connection
What does Scrooge’s attitude towards Christmas reflect about his character?
His greed and selfishness.
True or False: Scrooge’s greed isolates him from society.
True
What does Scrooge’s partner, Jacob Marley, warn him about?
The consequences of living a life of greed.
What phrase best encapsulates Scrooge’s initial view of the poor?
‘Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?’
Multiple Choice: What does Scrooge learn about generosity by the end of the story?
It brings joy and fulfillment.
Fill in the blank: The transformation of Scrooge symbolizes the victory of ________ over greed.
compassion
What does the character of Tiny Tim represent in relation to greed?
The innocence and vulnerability affected by societal greed.
How does Scrooge’s relationship with money change by the end of the novella?
He embraces generosity and shares his wealth.
True or False: By the end of the story, Scrooge has become a model of benevolence.
True
What lesson does Dickens convey about greed through Scrooge’s character arc?
That greed ultimately leads to loneliness and regret.
Fill in the blank: Scrooge’s final words, ‘I will honor Christmas in my heart,’ signify his rejection of ________.
greed
What does the term ‘Scrooge’ symbolize in modern language?
A miserly or greedy person.
How does Dickens use the character of Scrooge to critique Victorian society?
By highlighting the negative effects of greed and selfishness.
Multiple Choice: Which event serves as a turning point for Scrooge’s understanding of greed?
His visits from the three spirits.
What does the ghost of Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge?
A future where he is unloved and forgotten due to his greed.
True or False: Scrooge’s greed is portrayed as a natural human trait.
False
