'A Christmas Carol': a hopeful tale
I can analyse the extent to which 'A Christmas Carol’ is a hopeful tale.
'A Christmas Carol': a hopeful tale
I can analyse the extent to which 'A Christmas Carol’ is a hopeful tale.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- ‘A Christmas Carol’ can be considered a hopeful tale about redemption.
- The novella teaches us about the importance of social responsibility, empathy, generosity and charity.
- Dickens outlines the key virtues and values required to create a fairer and more equal society.
- A detailed essay constantly links back to the writer’s methods and intentions.
- A coherent, conceptualised response follows the same line of argument.
Common misconception
Students often don't realise that they need to carefully consider what the question is asking them.
Before students can plan anything, they need to consider what the question is actually asking them to do. Rephrasing the question can help.
Keywords
Inspirational - Something that makes you feel encouraged or hopeful.
Social responsibility - Somebody who believes in social responsibility invests in their community and supports those in need.
Didactic - Something that is intended to teach a moral lesson is didactic.
Injustice - A lack of fairness or justice.
Propaganda - Information or ideas spread in an attempt to influence others.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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something that makes you feel encouraged or hopeful
investing in one's community
something that is intended to teach a moral lesson
a lack of fairness or justice
information spread in an attempt to influence others