'A Christmas Carol' Stave 2: Scrooge's childhood and Fezziwig
I can understand why Dickens shows us different events from Scrooge’s past.
'A Christmas Carol' Stave 2: Scrooge's childhood and Fezziwig
I can understand why Dickens shows us different events from Scrooge’s past.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Dickens believed that children who faced injustice would grow up to become resentful adults
- Sympathy is created for the isolated young Scrooge, so that we are able to understand his miserly behaviour in stave one
- Fezziwig is opposite to Scrooge in every way, except that they are both wealthy employers
- Whilst Scrooge is a misanthropic employer, Fezziwig is a benevolent employer who spends his money philanthropically
- Through Fezziwig, Dickens illustrates the transformative power of money, if used philanthropically and generously
Keywords
Injustice - Any act that involves unfairness to another or a violation of somebody’s rights can be described as an injustice.
Resentful - Somebody resentful has a feeling of anger or bitterness because they feel they have been treated unfairly.
Reminiscent - If a smell is reminiscent of your family home, it reminds you of it.
Benevolent - Somebody benevolent is inherently kind and well-intentioned.
Transformative - If something has the power to be transformative, it has the power to change things significantly for the better.
Common misconception
Students believe that Dickens harshly condemns the wealthy.
Dickens only condemns people with money, who choose not to share it with those in need. This is exemplified in the character of Fezziwig.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
He invites every member of the community to his party.
He tells the boys to stop working on Christmas Eve.
He calls his employees 'boys'.
He throws a Christmas party for his village.
He laughs "all over himself" and dances with his wife.
He shakes hands with all of his party guests.