a christmas carol

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three main themes
Christmas, Redemption, social injustice
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how is the theme of christmas present?
In A Christmas Carol Dickens shows the theme of Christmas through: the title and structure; Scrooge's nephew (Fred) as someone who embodies the spirit of Christmas; Tiny Tim as someone who is generous and kind.
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how is the theme of Redemption present?
In A Christmas Carol Dickens shows the theme of redemption through: Scrooge beginning as miserable and miserly, Scrooge seeing the error of his ways Scrooge transforming and redeeming himself.
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how is the theme of social injustice present?
In A Christmas Carol Dickens shows the theme of social injustice through: Scrooge refusing to give money to the poor, the characters of Ignorance and Want, thieves dividing up Scrooge's belongings.
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context
1843. At the time there was a tradition for reading ghost stories at Christmas, hence the numerous spirits that Scrooge encounters. The themes of wealth and injustice are clear comments on the inequalities of wealth distribution in Victorian England.
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summary
On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts, starting with Jacob Marley. The three spirits which follow, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come, show Scrooge how his behaviour has affected others.
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how does scrooges persona change from beginning to end of the play?
Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man, who is well-known for his miserly ways. At the end of the story he is relieved to discover that there is still time for him to change and we see him transformed into a generous and kind-hearted human being.
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who are the characters of a christmas carol?
Characters: Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley, The 3 spirits, Fred, Fezziwig, Belle, Peter Cratchit, Martha Cratchit, Fan, The Portly Gentlemen, Mrs. Cratchit.
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In A Christmas Carol Dickens shows the theme of Christmas through: the title and structure; Scrooge's nephew (Fred) as someone who embodies the spirit of Christmas; Tiny Tim as someone who is generous and kind.

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