'A Christmas Carol': Tiny Tim as a pious character
I can explain how Tiny Tim might be presented as a Christ-figure in the novella, who plays a significant role in the salvation of Scrooge.
'A Christmas Carol': Tiny Tim as a pious character
I can explain how Tiny Tim might be presented as a Christ-figure in the novella, who plays a significant role in the salvation of Scrooge.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Dickens arguably draws parallels between Tiny Tim and Christ, who both play significant roles in others' salvation.
- Like Jesus Christ, Tiny Tim is described as a ‘patient and mild’ child.
- Arguably, Tiny Tim has a sort of resurrection in the novella, which could be portrayed as a Christian miracle.
- Through the resurrection of Tiny Tim, Dickens could be showing us the transformative power of Christian values.
- Parallels can arguably be drawn at some points between Scrooge and Christ, as Scrooge is also reborn.
Keywords
Pious - Somebody pious is deeply and devotedly religious.
Resurrection - The act of coming back to life following death.
Salvation - Being rescued from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Significant - If something is significant, it is deeply important.
Christ-figure - A Christ-figure is someone who is representative of Jesus Christ.
Common misconception
Students think that Scrooge is a Christ-figure in the novella.
Whilst some parallels are arguably evident between Scrooge and Christ, the idea that Tiny Tim is a Christ-figure is probably more viable.
Equipment
You will need a copy of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
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).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Somebody who is deeply and devotedly religious.
The act of coming back to life following death.
Being rescued from sin and its consequences
Something that is deeply important.
Someone who is representative of Jesus Christ.