A Christmas Carol is a famous Christmas novel by Charles Dickens, one of the greatest authors in Victorian literature. While Dickens is usually known for his longer work this novella has remained popular since its publication. As the main character Scrooge is visited by the ghost of past, present and future he learns a valuable lesson about the meaning of Christmas and the cost of greed. The message of this show still rings true in this modern age which has helped make the story a Christmas classic. The novella has remained popular in English classes because of its strong moral message. Here are a few questions for study and discussion.
WATCH THE MOVIE
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STORY
- What are the conflicts in A Christmas Carol? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional) did you notice in this novel?
- What message is Dicken's sending about greed? Do you think this message is still relevant to modern society? Why or why not?
- If Dicken's were telling this story in modern times how do you think the story would change?
- Does the story end the way you expected? How? Why?
- Why do you think it was important for Scrooge to travel to the past, present and future of Christmas?
- What is the central/primary purpose of the story? Is the purpose important or meaningful?
OTHER TASKS
1. BBC LESSON
2. LESSON PLAN
