What Are Dickens Intentions

Question 1

Why does dickens craft an allegorical novella with didactic purpose (story with a moral message to teach the audience)

Answer 1

To convey a message about the virulent (harmful) consequences of avariciousness (greed) and frugality (stinginess) in society.He critises the upper classes for their apathy (lack of concern) towards the poor and dehumanising laws and social structures through ignorance.

Question 2

Why does Dickens craft the ghosts

Answer 2

Dickens crafts the ghosts as vehicles for conveying his condemnation (criticism) of the ignorance and callousness (cruelty) among the upper classes.The ghosts are also Dickens mouthpiece delivering a powerful message advocating for compassion and societal reform.

Question 3

Why does Dickens communicate to the upper class readers.

Answer 3

By holding a mirror up to his readership he prompts them to introspect (look into themselves) and assess whether there attitudes contribute to social reform.