A+Christmas+Carol


 * NOVEL QUESTIONS -** BY Rachelle **December 3rd.**
 * Chapter One: 11-57**

In chapter one, it is Christmas eve Scrooge is working away in his counting house. Shortly after Scrooges young nephew enters the room inviting him to a Christmas party/dinner. Then another visitor arrives at the door, two men asking for a donation to charity, Scrooge refuses. Then he moves onto his next task, he has a conversation with employee Bob Cratchit, about Bob being able to take the day off, Scrooge agrees angrily. Scrooge then goes on with the rest of his day, and then goes home, when something strange happens. He starts to see things, specifically the ghost of Marley, his ex work partner. Marley's ghost warns him about his wicked ways. Marley's ghost is covered in chains, he tells Scrooge that he could end up with the same fate, and that he would be soon visited by three ghosts at specific times. Scrooge is frightened and falls asleep.

Why did you select this novel? I selected this novel, because i felt that it was a good time. In socials we currently learned about the Industrial Revolution in England, Charles Dickens had come up in my textbook, and i felt compelled to read one of his novels. One of Charles favorite times to write in was the Industrial Revolution, this book A Christmas Carol actually takes place in this time, or sometime shortly after. I figured it would be good to read if I had knowledge on the background of the novel. Another thing, is that it is nearing Christmas time, and this book is a classic Christmas book to read, there are tons of movie remakes as well that i could see after I read the book. Charles Dickens is a famous author, i have never actually read any of his books, so I decided to try to now.

What is the initial or first problem faced by the main character?

As the story begins, we find out that it is nearing Christmas time. Scrooge is a rich working man, but with a very grumpy, and pessimistic personality. Scrooge for a few pages is described, the readers find out how horrible, selfish, and mean he is. Scrooge is then later prompted by his nephew to celebrate Christmas at with their other family, and friends at a family members house. Scrooges problem is his attitude, deep down he wants to celebrate, but business, and adult things have kept him cheerless, and he doesn't see it. An example of his personality is this, "External heat, and cold had little effect influence on scrooge, no warmth could warm, no wintery weather could chill him." I think that this is a metaphor comparing his cruel, and un-caring nature to the seasons, it is saying nothing can really effect him too much, business and money are the only important things to him. Scrooge needs a personality change.

What is the setting of the novel? Is the setting important or could the novel be happening anywhere? Why?

The novel takes place in England, it is winter time, and Christmas is nearing. I think the setting is important, and that it could not just take place anywhere. The Christmas time shows the reader how everyone is good natured, and kind to each other, except Scrooge, this contrast helps you understand his personality more thoroughly. The Winter, and Christmas time helps create more depth to the story, atmosphere, and mood. It is a happy, magical (for children), and peaceful time. Despite the winter weather, and the reality of the Industrial revolution, and their situations these people decide to celebrate. This setting also allows for some better language like similes, and metaphors, which creates the effect of you actually feeling like you are in the book. Overall it helps you understand, and enjoy the book.

10/10