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| dickens a christmas carol characters: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol John Jakes, 1998 This play of A Christmas carol is faithful to the original story but includes the character of Charles Dickens. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: Mr. Dickens and His Carol Samantha Silva, 2017-10-31 CHARMING...I READ IT IN A COUPLE OF EBULLIENT, CHRISTMASSY GULPS. —Anthony Doerr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All The Light We Cannot See GRACED BY THE GHOSTLY PRESENCE OF MR. DICKENS HIMSELF...PROMISES TO PUT YOU IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT. —USA Today A beloved, irresistible novel that reimagines the story behind Charles Dickens' Christmas classic Charles Dickens is not feeling the Christmas spirit. His newest book is an utter flop, the critics have turned against him, relatives near and far hound him for money. While his wife plans a lavish holiday party for their ever-expanding family and circle of friends, Dickens has visions of the poor house. But when his publishers try to blackmail him into writing a Christmas book to save them all from financial ruin, he refuses. And a serious bout of writer’s block sets in. Frazzled and filled with self-doubt, Dickens seeks solace in his great palace of thinking, the city of London itself. On one of his long night walks, in a once-beloved square, he meets the mysterious Eleanor Lovejoy, who might be just the muse he needs. As Dickens’ deadlines close in, Eleanor propels him on a Scrooge-like journey that tests everything he believes about generosity, friendship, ambition, and love. The story he writes will change Christmas forever. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: Mr Bruff's Guide to GCSE English Language Andrew Bruff, 2017-03-03 In 2011, I began creating online tutorial videos on Youtube, with a vision to share my GCSE expertise in English language and literature. As I write, these videos have been viewed over 10 million times across 214 different nations. My GCSE English Youtube channel has over 60,000 subscribers. To accompany these videos, I have published over 20 revision guide eBooks-one of which you are currently looking at! My guide to the previous GCSEs in English language and literature sat at the top of the Amazon bestseller's list for over 45 weeks and achieved huge acclaim; this book aims to build on those strengths.In this ebook, you'll receive detailed guidance on every question in the AQA GCSE English Language exams. Please note that this ebook is not endorsed by or affiliated to any exam boards; I am simply an experienced teacher using my expertise to help students. However, if you read some of the 100+ reviews for this guide, you will see that it has already helped students, teachers and parents across the UK.As an extra bonus, this ebook contains links to five special video tutorials which are only available to those who purchase this guide. These links appear later in the text. I hope you enjoy the ebook. You should also purchase the accompanying eBook which covers the English Literature exams. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens, 1994-09-27 A gorgeous hardcover edition of the timeless holiday classic, featuring stunning full-color illustrations by Arthur Rackham, with a gilt-stamped cloth cover, acid-free paper, sewn bindings, and a silk ribbon marker. No holiday season is complete without Charles Dickens's dramatic and heartwarming story of the transformation of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge through the efforts of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Set on a cold Christmas Eve in Victorian London, and featuring Scrooge's long-suffering and mild-mannered clerk, Bob Cratchit; Bob’s kindhearted son, Tiny Tim; and a host of colorful characters, A Christmas Carol was an instant hit and has been beloved ever since by generations of readers of all ages. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens, 2014-10-08 One of five beloved Christmas classics First published on December 19, 1843, A Christmas Carol was an instant classic: Londoners thronged to hear Dickens read it in person and bought out the first printing in days. Its reception was so ecstatic that it is credited with helping to revive interest among the Victorians in Christmas traditions, including caroling and holiday cards, as well as inciting an unexpected wave of charitable giving from Britain’s Industrial Age robber barons. Originally conceived as a pamphlet against exploitative capitalism before taking its current form, it has inspired dozens of theatrical and movie adaptions, and its characters, from Scrooge to Tiny Tim, are forever inscribed in our hearts and minds. Penguin Christmas Classics Give the gift of literature this Christmas. Penguin Christmas Classics honor the power of literature to keep on giving through the ages. The five volumes in the series are not only our most beloved Christmas tales, they also have given us much of what we love about the holiday itself. A Christmas Carol revived in Victorian England such Christmas hallmarks as the Christmas tree, holiday cards, and caroling. The Yuletide yarns of Anthony Trollope popularized throughout the British Empire and around the world the trappings of Christmas in London. The holiday tales of Louisa May Alcott shaped the ideal of an American Christmas. The Night Before Christmas brought forth some of our earliest Christmas traditions as passed down through folk tales. And The Nutcracker inspired the most famous ballet in history, one seen by millions in the twilight of every year. Collect all five Penguin Christmas Classics: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Christmas at Thompson Hall: And Other Christmas Stories by Anthony Trollope A Merry Christmas: And Other Christmas Stories by Louisa May Alcott The Night Before Christmas by Nikolai Gogol The Nutcracker by E. T. A. Hoffmann |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol Israel Horovitz, 1979-10 THE STORY: Famous the world over, the often bizarre and ultimately heart-warming story of Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and the others needs no detailing here. Mr. Horovitz's adaptation follows the Dickens original scrupulously but, in bringing i |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: The Further Adventures of Ebenezer Scrooge Charlie Lovett, 2015 Based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, this sequel is set twenty years after Scrooge's famous reformation and has him teaming up with a trio of ghosts to help the restless spirit of Jacob Marley. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol in Prose Charles Dickens, 2023-04-13 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a timeless classic that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy and miserly businessman who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Through their visits, Scrooge is forced to confront his past, present, and future, and ultimately learns the true meaning of Christmas. One of the key themes in A Christmas Carol is redemption. Scrooge is a character who has been consumed by his greed and selfishness, and has lost touch with the people around him. However, through his interactions with the ghosts, he is given a second chance to change his ways and make amends for his past mistakes. This theme of redemption is a powerful message that resonates with readers of all ages. Another important theme in A Christmas Carol is the importance of family and community. Scrooge is a lonely character who has pushed away those closest to him, but through his experiences with the ghosts, he realizes the value of human connection and the joy that comes from being part of a community. This theme is particularly relevant during the holiday season, when people come together to celebrate and share in each other's company. In addition to its themes, A Christmas Carol is also notable for its vivid characters and rich descriptions. From the ghostly apparitions to the bustling streets of Victorian London, Dickens paints a vivid picture of a world that is both familiar and fantastical. His use of language and imagery creates a sense of magic and wonder that captures the spirit of the holiday season. A Christmas Carol is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. Its themes of redemption, family, and community are as relevant now as they were when the book was first published in 1843. Through its vivid characters and rich descriptions, it transports readers to a world of magic and wonder, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol - One-Man Show Derek Grant, Charles Dickens, 2020-02-29 If I could work my will, said Scrooge indignantly, every idiot who goes about with 'Merry Christmas' on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart. He should!In this cleverly abridged version of Charles Dickens' heart-warming story of the mean-spirited and curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge who is transformed by several ghostly overnight encounters, the narrative has been adapted for use as a solo theatrical performance. This is a terrific one-man show that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.I have endeavoured in this ghostly little book, to raise the ghost of an idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses pleasantly, and no-one wish to lay it. So said Charles Dickens in the preface to A Christmas Carol, when it was first published in 1843. Now it can be performed for a whole new generation to enjoy, in this captivating and involving one-person adaptation by professional theatre producer Derek Grant. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: Inventing Scrooge Carlo DeVito, 2017-10-17 Inventing Scrooge uncovers the real-life inspirations from Charles Dickens' own world that led to the fascinating creation of his most beloved tale: A Christmas Carol. When Charles Dickens created the story that would become A Christmas Carol, little did he know that his ghostly little book would reinvent the way we celebrate Christmas. From a graveyard in Edinburgh to the Marshalsea Prison in London to his schoolboy years in Chatham and even his lifelong fascination with dance, so much of Dickens' past and present are woven into the characters and themes of A Christmas Carol. And by understanding the story behind the story, readers will come to embrace the holiday classic all the more. To this day, we look to the Christmas season as a time of warmth and celebration among family, friends, and strangers alike. And every year at Christmastime, not only do our lives get better for all the festivity, but we get better, as people. Just like Ebenezer Scrooge. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Visit from St. Nicholas Clement Clarke Moore, 1921 A poem about the visit that Santa Claus pays to the children of the world during the night before every Christmas. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: The Play of a Christmas Carol David Holman, Charles Dickens, 1994 The Heinemann Plays series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions. Many have large casts and an equal mix of boy and girl parts. This is an adaptation of Dickens's popular Christmas story for reading aloud and performing. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol Carrie Smith, 2007 |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol Murder Heather Redmond, 2020-09-29 In this clever reimagining of Charles Dickens’s life, he and fiancée Kate Hogarth must solve the murder of an old miser, just before Christmas . . . London, December 1835: Charles and Kate are out with friends and family for a chilly night of caroling and good cheer. But their blood truly runs cold when their singing is interrupted by a body plummeting from an upper window of a house. They soon learn the dead man, his neck strangely wrapped in chains, is Jacob Harley, the business partner of the resident of the house, an unpleasant codger who owns a counting house, one Emmanuel Screws. Ever the journalist, Charles dedicates himself to discovering who's behind the diabolical defenestration. But before he can investigate further, Harley's corpse is stolen. Following that, Charles is visited in his quarters by what appears to be Harley's ghost—or is it merely Charles’s overwrought imagination? He continues to suspect Emmanuel, the same penurious penny pincher who denied his father a loan years ago, but Kate insists the old man is too weak to heave a body out a window. Their mutual affection and admiration can accommodate a difference of opinion, but matters are complicated by the unexpected arrival of an infant orphan. Charles must find the child a home while solving a murder, to ensure that the next one in chains is the guilty party . . . Praise for the Dickens of a Crime Mysteries! “Mystery fans and history buffs alike should cheer.” —KirkusSTARRED Review “Sharp, incisive, and delightfully twisty. I’m sure I won't be the only reader exclaiming, ‘What the Dickens?!’” —Anna Lee Huber, bestselling author. “As easy to read as one of Mr. Dickens’ actual novels and as entertaining.” —New York Journal of Books “Fans of Anne Perry will love this one.” —Dianne Freeman, award–winning author |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol Christopher Schario, 1996 THE STORY: Focusing on Dickens' powerful language, humor and warmth, this charming version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL simply and directly tells the story of the redemption of a human soul. The play follows the ever-powerful story of Scrooge, a lonely mis |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol (Classic Masterpieces) Charles Dickens, 2012-12-01 In this classic and timeless Christmas story, the greedy and individualistic Ebenezer Scrooge prepares for another Christmas Eve without celebration. But this time around, Mr. Scrooge will get several ghostly warnings about his unpleasant and insatiably avaricious ways that will change his life, forever. Mr. Scrooge is first greeted by his dead business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns Mr. Scrooge that his greed will not go unpunished. Soon thereafter, Mr. Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Christmas Yet to Come. These ghostly encounters will make Mr. Scrooge cringe as well as make him aware of his cruel nature. In the end, Mr. Scrooge learns a valuable lesson that will benefit others as much as it will benefit his own soul. Search for lady valkyrie in the books section of Amazon to see all of our latest titles and series of books.ladyvalkyrie.com for our latest offerings in both paper and electronic formats! |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: Small Things Like These Claire Keegan, 2021-11-30 A New York Times Bestseller • Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize One of the New York Times's 100 Best Books of the 21st Century A hypnotic and electrifying Irish tale that transcends country, transcends time. —Lily King, New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers Small Things Like These is award-winning author Claire Keegan's landmark new novel, a tale of one man's courage and a remarkable portrait of love and family It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church. An international bestseller, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy from one of our most critically lauded and iconic writers. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: Charles Dickens Books Charles Dickens, 2021-04-21 The Chimes A Goblin Story of Some Bells that Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In, a short novel by Charles Dickens, was written and published in 1844, one year after A Christmas Carol. It is the second in his series of Christmas books five short books with strong social and moral messages that he published during the 1840's. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: How Darcy Saved Christmas Rose Fairbanks, 2018-12 Sometimes the most loving heart lies beneath a prickly exterior. On a much-needed holiday with her favorite relations, Elizabeth Bennet is in search of Christmas cheer. Instead, she meets The Great Curmudgeon, or as the locals call him, Mr. Darcy. Darcy hates any display of Christmas happiness. He didn't always feel that way but is certain he will never welcome it again. In defiance of Pemberley tradition for being the life-force behind the holiday in the area, he shuns it after a family tragedy. Despite their first perceptions of each other, Darcy and Elizabeth cannot resist the pull of their hearts. Old and new friendships, however, collide to weave an insurmountable obstacle between the fledgling lovers. Will Darcy be able to see past his pain or will he forever miss out on the joy of true love? This Christmas season, treat yourself to a story of forgiveness, the search for true joy and lasting peace, and a love that can eclipse bitterness and pain. Buy How Darcy Saved Christmas today! |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: War Nerd Gary Brecher, 2009-03-01 “[A] raucous, offensive, and sometimes amusing CliffsNotes compilation of wars both well-known and ignored.” —Utne Reader Self-described war nerd Gary Brecher knows he’s not alone, that there’s a legion of fat, lonely Americans, stuck in stupid, paper-pushing desk jobs, who get off on reading about war because they hate their lives. But Brecher writes about war, too. War Nerd collects his most opinionated, enraging, enlightening, and entertaining pieces. Part war commentator, part angry humorist à la Bill Hicks, Brecher inveighs against pieties of all stripes—Liberian generals, Dick Cheney, U.N. peacekeepers, the neo-cons—and the massive incompetence of military powers. A provocative free thinker, he finds much to admire in the most unlikely places, and not always for the most pacifistic reasons: the Tamil Tigers, the Lebanese Hezbollah, the Danes of 1,000 years ago, and so on, across the globe and through the centuries. Crude, scatological, un-P.C., yet deeply informed, Brecher provides a radically different, completely unvarnished perspective on the nature of warfare. “Military columnist Gary Brecher’s look at contemporary war is both offensive and illuminating. His book, War Nerd . . . aims to explain why the best-equipped armies in the world continue to lose battles to peasants armed with rocks . . . Brecher’s unrefined voice adds something essential to the conversation.” —Mother Jones “It’s international news coverage with a soul and acne, not to mention a deeply contrarian point of view.” —The Millions |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit Charles Dickens, 1844 Martin Chuzzlewit (1843-44) is the last of Dickens' picaresque novels, and to the author's mind, one of his best. After being disinherited by his grandfather--greedy and misanthropic in his old age--young Martin is forced to live by his wits. Along the way, he encounters a villainous architect, seeks his fortune in America and eventually grows to be a man of honor and character. Martin Chuzzlewit features some of Dickens richest creations and fiercest social commentary. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent Washington Irving, 1822 |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol for Teens (Annotated Including Complete Book, Character Summaries, and Study Guide) Charles Dickens, Alan Vermilye, 2018-10 In the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, the reclusive curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited on Christmas Eve by four spirits who force him to examine his selfish ways. When Scrooge awakens on Christmas morning, he is a new man, flinging open the windows of spiritual transformation and given to an entirely new outlook on life.A Christmas Carol Book and Bible Study Guide For Teensincludes the entire book of this Dickens classic as well as Bible study discussion questions designed specifically for teenagers at the end of each chapter, Scripture references, and related commentary.Detailed character sketches and an easy-to-read book summary provide deep insights into each character while examining the book's themes of greed, isolation, guilt, blame, compassion, generosity, transformation, forgiveness, and finally redemption. To assist leaders, a complete Answer Guide is available for free online.This complete Bible study experience is perfect for youth groups, homeschool and Christian schools as well as independent study.A Christmas Carol Book and Study Guide for Teens includes:Five sessions of weekly studyComplete character sketches and summaries to go deeperBible study questions that are ideal for teenagersAnswer Guide for all questions and Scripture Reference Guide available for free onlineAvailable in print or e-book formatsThis Christmas, allow the transformational story of Ebenezer Scrooge to transform the teenagers in your life while inspiring change in the lives of those around you. There's no better tool for making that happen than with A Christmas Carol Book and Study Guide for Teens! |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: The Willow Pattern Story Allan Drummond, 2022-08-23 Allan Drummond's classic tale unlocks the intriguing story that hides deep within one of the most distinctive and iconic china patterns ever created: the willow pattern. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol 2 Robert Elisberg, 2012-11-28 A #2 best-seller on Amazon's Hot New Releases for Humor Parody. A Christmas Carol 2: The Return of Scrooge is a continuation of the beloved Christmas tale, that quickly goes flying off in its own comic direction. It begins five years after dear old Ebenezer Scrooge has passed away and left his thriving firm to his former clerk, Bob Cratchit. However, Bob's overly-generous benevolence with lending and charity-giving has driven the company into the ground, on the verge of bankruptcy. And so the ghost of Scrooge returns one Christmas Eve to teach Cratchit the true meaning of money. Making the swirling journey through Christmases past, present, and yet-to-be all the more of a chaotic ride for Cratchit are the dozens of characters from other Dickens novels woven throughout the story, together for the first time. God bless them, most everyone. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: The Last of the Spirits Chris Priestley, 2014-11-13 Sam and Lizzie are freezing and hungry on the streets of Victorian London. When Sam asks a wealthy man for some coins, he is rudely turned away. Months of struggle suddenly find their focus, and Sam resolves to kill the man. Huddling in a graveyard for warmth, Sam and Lizzie are horrified to see the earth around one of the tombs begin to shift, shortly followed by the wraithlike figure of a ghostly man. He warns Sam about the future which awaits such a bitter heart, and so begins Sam's journey led by terrifying spirits through the past, present and future, after which Sam must decide whether to take the man, Scrooge's, life or not. A perfectly layered, tense and supremely satisfying twist on one of Dickens' most popular books, cleverly reinvented to entice a younger readership. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: From What I Remember... Valerie Thomas, Stacy Kramer, 2012-05-15 KYLIE: Mexico? What a nightmare! I should be putting the finishing touches on my valedictorian speech. Graduation is TODAY! Wait! Is this a wedding band on my finger?? MAX: It started with Kylie's laptop and a truck full of stolen electronics and it ended in Ensenada. It was hot, the way she broke us out like some chick in an action movie. But now we're stranded here, with less than twenty-four hours before graduation. WILL: Saving Kylie Flores from herself is kind of a full-time occupation. Luckily, I, Will Bixby, was born for the job. And when I found out she was stuck in Mexico with dreamy Max Langston, sure, I agreed to bring their passports across the border but there's no reason to rush back home right away. This party is just getting started. LILY: This cannot be happening. It's like some cruel joke. Or a bad dream. I close my eyes and when I reopen them, they're still there. Max and Kylie Flores, freak of the century. In bed together. If Kylie thinks I'm giving him up without a fight, she's dead wrong. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol II Bruno Vincent, Charles Dickens, 2011-10-27 Annotation Much has changed since the three ghosts came to visitkindly Scrooge and bad-tempered Cratchit are now partners, Tiny Tim is a drunkard jailbird, and the dead are walking the streets, in this affectionate satireOn Christmas Eve, seven years to the day after the unexpected arrival of three grim apparitions, another fellvisitor calls on Ebenezer Scrooge. In one, a pair of hands had risen from the earth and were placed palm-down on the snow as thought to haul the rest of their invisible body up by force. Turning to look for an escape in the opposite direction, Scrooge came face to face with a cadaver blackened by rot not six feet away, arching its back out of the ground from the waist up, its mouth open in a silent scream, whether from the effort to extricate itself or from some deeper spiritual agony, Scrooge did not wish to discover. At every turn in every corner, shapes were pulling themselves up from the earth. The graveyard was rising. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton Charles Dickens, 2015-12-14 A Charles Dickens short story that was actually the inspiration for A Christmas Carol. In this story, a gravedigger that hates Christmas gets kidnapped by goblins while digging a grave and then they help him get into the Christmas spirit. The beginning of this version has a biography of the author. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol(Illustrated) Charles Dickens, 2024-10-22 Illustrated edition containing hand-drawn illustrations, a detailed summary, author biography, and a complete characters list A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a timeless holiday classic that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, who show him the impact of his greed and cruelty on others. Through these haunting visions, Scrooge undergoes a profound transformation, discovering the true meaning of kindness, generosity, and the Christmas spirit. This Illustrated Edition features stunning hand-drawn artwork that enhances the magical journey of Scrooge's redemption. The edition also includes a detailed summary of the story, a biography of Charles Dickens, and a complete list of characters, making it a wonderful addition to any collection and perfect for readers looking to enjoy this heartwarming tale during the holiday season. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Literary Christmas British Library, 2018-09 This seasonal compendium collects together poems, short stories, and prose extracts by some of the greatest poets and writers in the English language. Like Charles Dickens's ghosts of Christmas Past and Present, they are representative of times old and new--from John Donne's Elizabethan hymn over the baby Jesus to Benjamin Zephaniah's Talking Turkeys, from Thomas Tusser counting the cost of a Tudor feast to P. G. Wodehouse's wry story about Christmas on a diet. Enjoy a Christmas Day as described by Samuel Pepys, Anthony Trollope, George Eliot, or Nancy Mitford. Venture out into the snow in the company of Jane Austen, Henry James, and Dickens's Mr. Pickwick. Entertain the children with the seasonal tales of Dylan Thomas, Kenneth Grahame, and Oscar Wilde. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol Sarah Powell, 2017-10-03 Introduce your children to Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol with beautiful illustrations and abridged text. Seek and find characters from the popular holiday book A Chrismtas Carol on each page and follow them throughout the story. Each page contains beautifully illustrated characters to find and details to spot, accompanied by abridged text. This seek-and-find book is the perfect way to introduce younger children to the world of Charles Dickens. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas Illustrated Charles Dickens, 2019-11-27 About Author: Charles John Huffam Dickens FRSA (/ˈdɪkɪnz/; 7 February 1812 - 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are still widely read today.Born in Portsmouth, Dickens left school to work in a factory when his father was incarcerated in a debtors' prison. Despite his lack of formal education, he edited a weekly journal for 20 years, wrote 15 novels, five novellas, hundreds of short stories and non-fiction articles, lectured and performed readings extensively, was an indefatigable letter writer, and campaigned vigorously for children's rights, education, and other social reforms.Dickens's literary success began with the 1836 serial publication of The Pickwick Papers. Within a few years he had become an international literary celebrity, famous for his humour, satire, and keen observation of character and society. His novels, most published in monthly or weekly instalments, pioneered the serial publication of narrative fiction, which became the dominant Victorian mode for novel publication. Cliffhanger endings in his serial publications kept readers in suspense.The instalment format allowed Dickens to evaluate his audience's reaction, and he often modified his plot and character development based on such feedback. For example, when his wife's chiropodist expressed distress at the way Miss Mowcher in David Copperfield seemed to reflect her disabilities, Dickens improved the character with positive features. His plots were carefully constructed, and he often wove elements from topical events into his narratives. Masses of the illiterate poor chipped in ha'pennies to have each new monthly episode read to them, opening up and inspiring a new class of readers.His 1843 novella A Christmas Carol remains especially popular and continues to inspire adaptations in every artistic genre. Oliver Twist and Great Expectations are also frequently adapted and, like many of his novels, evoke images of early Victorian London. His 1859 novel A Tale of Two Cities (set in London and Paris) is his best-known work of historical fiction. The most famous celebrity of his era, public demand saw him undertake a series of public reading tours in the later part of his career. Dickens has been praised by many of his fellow writers-from Leo Tolstoy to George Orwell, G. K. Chesterton, and Tom Wolfe-for his realism, comedy, prose style, unique characterisations, and social criticism. However, Oscar Wilde, Henry James, and Virginia Woolf complained of a lack of psychological depth, loose writing, and a vein of sentimentalism.The term Dickensian is used to describe something that is reminiscent of Dickens and his writings, such as poor social conditions or comically repulsive characters. Source: WikipediaProduct Description: A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, commonly known as A Christmas Carol, is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1843 . A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol during a period when the British were exploring and re-evaluating past Christmas traditions, including carols and newer customs such as Christmas trees. He was influenced by the experiences of his own youth and by the Christmas stories of other authors including Washington Irving and Douglas Jerrold. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: The Complete Christmas Books of Charles Dickens Charles Dickens, 2023-11-23 DigiCat presents to you the Charles Dickens Christmas collection with the complete novels and stories author dedicated to this most beloved holiday: A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Cricket on the Hearth The Battle of Life The Haunted Man A Christmas Tree What Christmas Is As We Grow Older The Poor Relation's Story The Child's Story The Schoolboy's Story Nobody's Story The Seven Poor Travellers The Holly-Tree The Wreck of the Golden Mary The Perils of Certain English Prisoners A House to Let The Haunted House A Message From the Sea Tom Tiddler's Ground Somebody's Luggage Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgings Mrs. Lirriper's Legacy Doctor Marigold's Prescriptions Mugby Junction No Thoroughfare Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: AQA English Language Paper 1 Practice Papers Grainne Hallahan, Andrew Bruff, 2019-03-08 If you're at this point, you must be getting ready for your English language exams, so we have a few words of advice for you: Exams aren't bad. They're your opportunity to show off just how much you know about English--and you have been studying it since you were five, so you definitely know a thing or two! Don't worry about your exams--worry never changes anything--instead, try and see them as an opportunity to show off what you know. Practising exam papers is a good way to revise and, because this exam is still relatively new, there aren't that many past papers out there. The papers in this book have been created to try and replicate the exam experience for you. Some people might suggest using your literature texts for practice, but the whole point of this exam is that it is unseen: it's best to work on extracts you've never read before. There is more than one way to tackle an exam paper. You could sit it in one go and complete it in exam conditions from start to finish. You could go at the papers gently, with modelled examples in front of you to help (check out the videos at youtube.com/mrbruff). Another method is to try three question threes all in a row, slide tackling your way through the paper. You might want to complete all of the Section B questions before beginning Section A. However you do it, take your time, and use the indicative content at the end to check your work. The indicative content isn't everything. You might make a point that we haven't included. Marking your own work is quite difficult so, although these are good to practise on, you should share with someone who understands the marking system to mark your work and give you feedback. This book is not a guide to the exam: it is a set of practice papers. For a detailed question-by-question guide to AQA English language, you should pick up a copy of 'Mr Bruff's Guide to GCSE English Language' in paperback on Amazon, or eBook at mrbruff.com. Please note: we are not endorsed by or affiliated to the AQA exam board. We are simply two experienced teachers creating resources. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: Mr Bruff's Guide to GCSE English Literature Andrew Bruff, 2017-03-20 In 2011, I began creating online tutorial videos at youtube.com/mrbruff, with a vision to share my GCSE expertise in English language and literature. As I write, these videos have been viewed over 7.5 million times across 214 different nations. To accompany these videos, I have published over 15 revision guide eBooks-one of which you are currently reading! My guide to the previous GCSEs in English language and literature sat at the top of the Amazon bestseller's list for over 45 weeks and achieved huge acclaim; this book aims to build on those strengths. In this ebook, you'll receive detailed guidance on every question in the AQA GCSE English Literature exams. Please note that this eBook is not endorsed by or affiliated to any exam boards; I am simply an experienced teacher using my expertise to help students. Over the past five years, I have received thousands of messages of praise and support like those you've just read in the preceeding pages. I've heard from students, teachers, parents and the authors themselves, all of whom have offered gratitude for my work. As an extra bonus, this ebook contains links to five special video tutorials which are only available to those who purchase this guide. These links appear later in the text. I hope you enjoy the ebook. If you want to contact me for any reason, please do not hesitate to do so. My personal email address is abruff@live.co.uk You should also purchase the accompanying eBook which covers the English Language exams, available here on Amazon or at mrbruff.com. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens, 2020-06-26 Celebrate the spirit of the season with this complimentary edition of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol-the perfect companion for a cozy night by the fire. Includes an exclusive excerpt from Marley, Jon Clinch's masterful reimagining of A Christmas Carol: In Marley, again Jon Clinch shows his genius, taking Dickens' A Christmas Carol, and turning it inside out, revealing its contemporary wonder, making the characters and actions of both Scrooge and Marley entirely modern, without losing a beat of Dickens' Victorian music. -Robert Goolrick, New York Times bestselling author of A Reliable WifeI am the Ghost of Christmas Present, said the Spirit. Look upon me!Since its publication in 1843, A Christmas Carol has become a cultural touchstone, imparting a message as relevant to our world today as it was in Dickens' own Victorian age. As it tells the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve, the book reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. This timeless tale of transformation and redemption makes a perfect gift for anyone who loves great storytelling. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Charles Dickens, 2017-11-07 The combined qualities of the realist and the idealist which Dickens possessed to a remarkable degree, together with his naturally jovial attitude toward life in general, seem to have given him a remarkably happy feeling toward Christmas, though the privations and hardships of his boyhood could have allowed him but little real experience with this day of days.Dickens gave his first formal expression to his Christmas thoughts in his series of small books, the first of which was the famous Christmas Carol, the one perfect chrysolite. The success of the book was immediate. Thackeray wrote of it: Who can listen to objections regarding such a book as this? It seems to me a national benefit, and to every man or woman who reads it, a personal kindness.This volume was put forth in a very attractive manner, with illustrations by John Leech, who was the first artist to make these characters live, and his drawings were varied and spirited.There followed upon this four others: The Chimes, The Cricket on the Hearth, The Battle of Life, and The Haunted Man, with illustrations on their first appearance by Doyle, Maclise, and others. The five are known to-day as the Christmas Books. Of them all the Carol is the best known and loved, and The Cricket on the Hearth, although third in the series, is perhaps next in point of popularity, and is especially familiar to Americans through Joseph Jefferson's characterisation of Caleb Plummer.Dickens seems to have put his whole self into these glowing little stories. Whoever sees but a clever ghost story in the[iv] Christmas Carol misses its chief charm and lesson, for there is a different meaning in the movements of Scrooge and his attendant spirits. A new life is brought to Scrooge when he, running to his window, opened it and put out his head. No fog, no mist; clear, bright, jovial, stirring cold; cold, piping for the blood to dance to; Golden sun-light; Heavenly sky; sweet fresh air; merry bells. Oh, glorious! Glorious! All this brightness has its attendant shadow, and deep from the childish heart comes that true note of pathos, the ever memorable toast of Tiny Tim, God bless Us, Every One! The Cricket on the Hearth strikes a different note. Charmingly, poetically, the sweet chirping of the little cricket is associated with human feelings and actions, and at the crisis of the story decides the fate and fortune of the carrier and his wife.Dickens's greatest gift was characterization, and no English writer, save Shakespeare, has drawn so many and so varied characters. It would be as absurd to interpret all of these as caricatures as to deny Dickens his great and varied powers of creation. Dickens exaggerated many of his comic and satirical characters, as was his right, for caricature and satire are very closely related, while exaggeration is the very essence of comedy. But there remains a host of characters marked by humour and pathos. Yet the pictorial presentation of Dickens's characters has ever tended toward the grotesque. The interpretations in this volume aim to eliminate the grosser phases of the caricature in favour of the more human. If the interpretations seem novel, if Scrooge be not as he has been pictured, it is because a more human Scrooge was desired-a Scrooge not wholly bad, a Scrooge of a better heart, a Scrooge to whom the resurrection described in this story was possible. It has been the illustrator's whole aim to make these people live in some form more fully consistent with their types. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol & Other Christmas Books (5 Books in One Edition) Charles Dickens, 2017-12-06 A Christmas Carol- The tale has been viewed by critics as an indictment of 19th-century industrial capitalism. It has been credited with restoring the holiday to one of merriment and festivity in Britain and America after a period of sobriety and sombreness. The Chimes - The story of Trotty Veck, a poor ticket porter, whose outlook is changed from despair to hope by the spirits of the chimes on New Year's Eve. The Cricket on the Hearth - Short tale written by Charles Dickens as a Christmas book for 1845 but published in 1846. The title creature is a sort of barometer of life at the home of John Peerybingle and his much younger wife Dot. When things go well, the cricket on the hearth chirps; it is silent when there is sorrow. Tackleton, a jealous old man, poisons John's mind about Dot, but the cricket through its supernatural powers restores John's confidence and all ends happily. The Battle of Life - In this tale, the main characters live in a rural English village that was the site of an historic battle. The battle comes to symbolize the struggles these characters face in their daily lives. The Haunted Man - It is a novella by Charles Dickens first published in 1848. It is the fifth and last of Dickens' Christmas novellas. The story is more about the spirit of the holidays than about the holidays themselves, harking back to the first of the series, A Christmas Carol. The tale centers around a Professor Redlaw and those close to him. Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. |
| dickens a christmas carol characters: A Christmas Carol (Annotated) Charles Dickens, Tess Raynes, 2024-10-07 A Christmas Carol (Annotated) by Charles Dickens, Annotated by Tess RaynesCharles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is one of the most beloved and enduring holiday classics, capturing the true spirit of Christmas. In this special annotated edition, Tess Raynes provides a comprehensive analysis and in-depth annotations that bring new layers of meaning to this timeless tale. Through these annotations, readers will gain deeper insight into the historical context of Victorian England, the social issues of the era, and Dickens' personal experiences, all of which influenced the novella's themes and characters.This annotated edition offers:¿Historical Context: Learn about the Industrial Revolution, social inequality, and Dickens' critique of the stark divide between rich and poor in 19th-century England.¿Character Analysis: Explore the complex personalities of Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmas, and their symbolic roles in the story.¿Themes of Redemption and Generosity: Examine Dickens' exploration of moral transformation, empathy, and the power of kindness, which are central to the novella's enduring message.¿Literary Devices: Gain a better understanding of Dickens' use of symbolism, allegory, and metaphor to convey the novella's deeper meanings.Perfect for students, educators, and fans of classic literature, this annotated edition provides a rich reading experience for anyone seeking to explore the deeper meanings behind Scrooge's journey from selfishness to redemption. Whether you're new to the story or revisiting it, this edition will help you see A Christmas Carol in a whole new light.This thoughtful, insightful version is a must-have for readers of all ages, especially those who appreciate the historical and literary significance of Dickens' work. The combination of Dickens' brilliant storytelling and Raynes' expert analysis makes this edition a perfect holiday gift or addition to any literary collection. |
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When Dickens uses descriptions of light, as seen here and with the “jet of light” emitted by the Ghost of Christmas Past, he is often symbolising innocence and goodness. This reflects onto …
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Dickens develops this concept of Christmas by using a semantic field of generosity, describing the Spirit’s hair to be as “free as its genial face” and continuing by describing its “open hand”
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Dickens follows his journey of redemption as his character evolves into a “good” man who “knew how to keep Christmas well”. This is an impressive character development which becomes a …
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Throughout this booklet, you will find a series of activities designed to help you revise Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’. Remember to focus on the assessment objectives and what you …
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This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was first produced by the Children’s Theatre Company of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts in November 1968. The script was …
Study Guide to ‘A Christmas Carol’ - Holy Trinity Academy, Telford
‘A Christmas Carol’ is a long story of the kind sometimes called a novella (big for a story but too short to be a novel). Charles Dickens wrote it in 1843, the first of a series of what he called …
Themes Characters in A Christmas Carol Techniques
Dickens uses many symbols including the Ghost of Christmas Present’s empty scabbard (peace) to the turkey (generosity) to help him criticise society. In Stave One Dickens uses cold imagery …
A Christmas carol - Internet Archive
CHARACTERS BobCratchlt,clerktoEbenezerScrooge. PeterCratchitasonofthepreceding. TimCratchit("TinyTim"),acripple,youngestson ofBobCratchit. Mr.Fezziwig,akind-hearted ...
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL By Charles Dickens Adapted for the stage By Richard Casey ACT 1 PROLOGUE: Mr. Dickens SCENE ONE: Marley’s Ghost SCENE TWO: The First of the Three …
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Minor Characters Dickens emphasises the value of family through even the most minor of characters. This implies that family is so essential that it should be interwoven into everyone’s …
Exam practice question A Christmas Carol Exam questions
relevant to how the characters behave, or why Dickens was using such strong language, or how the audience might have reacted to a certain event or character. How to write up your answer …
Spelling list: Characters in A Christmas Carol - Spellzone
Ebenezer Scrooge is a cold-hearted miser who hates Christmas. Tiny Tim is Cratchit's crippled son. Martha is the eldest daughter of Bob Cratchit. Fezziwig is the young Scrooge's jolly, …
Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL
A Christmas Carol is one of the most beloved Christmas tales. The miser, Scrooge, is saved from his hard-heartedness by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley. Jacob chastises …
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There are three main characters that Dickens uses to present ideas of social injustice and poverty alongside the protagonist: Ignorance and Want - These two children link closely to the idea of …
