Year 9 A Christmas Carol Mastery List
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malthusianism |
The idea of malthusianism is represented through the attitude of Scroog at the beginning of the novella.
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archetype |
An archetype is a typical example of something.
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supernatural |
Gothic is a style of writing characterised by horror, intense emotion and supernatural events.
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sabbatarianism |
Dickens criticises sabbatarianism in his novel.
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criticism |
Dickens novella could be viewed as a criticism of the rich in Victorian society.
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transformation |
By the end of the novella Scrooge's transformation is complete. He is a changed man.
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repent |
At the end of the novella Scrooge understands the need to repent.
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responsibility |
Dickens wants the rich to take more responsibility for the poor.
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ignorance |
The rich is society often show an ignorance about the lives of the poor.
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mortality |
Child mortality was high in Victorian London.
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