To what extent, influences of real and imaginary concepts in the novel “A Christmas Carol” can be associated with the development of the main character Scrooge.

Özerdem, Yasemin (2009) To what extent, influences of real and imaginary concepts in the novel “A Christmas Carol” can be associated with the development of the main character Scrooge. Other thesis, TED ANKARA COLLEGE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL.

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Abstract

This essay examines the impacts of the real and imaginary events on the main character Ebenezer Scrooge in the novel A Christmas Carol. It also includes the causes and effects of the events taking place in the novel, especially during the visitations of the ghosts in order to awaken Scrooge to the situation he is in. Considering the environment surrounding Scrooge along with the moral and social values, the intensity of the impacts left on him are discussed. In this essay, the main aim is not to compare the effectiveness of the real and unreal scenes introduced to Scrooge; it is more like an examination of the reasons carrying Scrooge to this change. The characteristics of the society in the Victorian Period and the major theme of “Christmas” is taken into consideration in order to analyze more properly. The poor conditions in that period are thought to be acting as catalysts and having an important role in Scrooge’s profound change. Dickens probably uses this character in the Victorian Period when most people are suffering from illnesses and improper life conditions, to show the contrast between a miserly old man and the ones that he is ignorant of. With the presence of the spirits, benevolence and charity is observed in Scrooge; which reflects that Dickens, as with the format of a fairy tale narrates Scrooge undergoing an impossible change.

Item Type: Thesis (Other)
Additional Information: IB Notu: C
Uncontrolled Keywords: Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge, real and unreal scenes, Victorian Period
Subjects: P Language and Literature > PE English
Depositing User: Kamil Çömlekçi
Date Deposited: 12 Jun 2009 08:49
Last Modified: 12 Apr 2019 10:32
URI: http://tedprints.tedankara.k12.tr/id/eprint/51

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