OK. In the story A Christmas Carol I need the best example (only one) of where these themes are used. The first theme- The fallacy that law is synonymous with justice. Second theme- Class division, enormous gap between rich and poor. Third theme- The social neglect of the young. Please give me one example from the story that reflects off of these ideas. Thank you SO much.
2007-12-10 10:53:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Law and justice: think about Ebenezer's partner, in chains (sry, its been awhile since I've watched/read it so I'm a little rusty on names).
Class division: Two men working in the same building and one going home to a nice house and warm meal with lots of money, and another going to a poor house that is drafty with very little food.
Social neglect of the young: Tiny Tim. There were no social programs to help children in need, and since his family could not help him he was helpless. Society neglected him and would not help out - that is social neglect of the young.
2007-12-10 10:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by 7531 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's asking if you noticed the sexual tension between Scrooge and the ghosts, because in Victorian times you couldn't write freely about sex. It's all about Scrooge wanting to have sex, wishing he'd had more in the past and hoping for some in the future - preferably with Tiny Tim... Nah, just kidding - that would have been a better story, though. The question is asking you what the novel tells you about life and society in Victorian times - Scrooge's attitude to those less fortunate than himself, and is basically a debate between socialism and capitalism in dealing with issues like poverty, unemployment etc. Do the well off have a moral responsibility to help the poor, or shoulkd the poor get off their ar5es and find work...? That sort of thing. Watch Blackadder's version - it's far more entertaining...
2016-05-22 22:29:10 · answer #2 · answered by odilia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I think that your teacher is incredibly shallow about the meaning of the story. Its main message is that people can repent and change the way they live. But, dealing with the mundane:
1. Law and justice are synonymous. While the poorhouse was atrocious, it wasn't a matter of law and justice. However, the idea of people owing money going to debtor's prison was. Of course, it was a "Catch 22" situation, if you were in jail, you couldn't earn money to pay your debt so you could get out of jail.
2. Class Division. Scrooge is obviously a member of the upper middle class (as contrasted with the nobility). In his youth, he is sent to a boarding school, and is fetched back to his home with a comfortable stage. Bob Crachit, on the other hand, is of a the lower middle class. Note that both Scrooge and the oldest son of Bob Crachit are initially at work via apprenticeship. For Scrooge, this occurs as if it were typical, but for Bob, it occurs because of Scooge's nephew.
Third theme- social neglect of the young. Nothing illustrates this as starkly as the youths Want and Ignorance that the Spirit of Christmas Present shows to Scrooge at the end of his appearance. It's a shame that several of the so-called Christmas Carol's shown in film or on TV cut this scene out.
2007-12-10 11:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you mean one example for each, or just one example? Ah, heck, I'll give you all three:
1. Scrooge suggests that the poor go to the prisons and workhouses, which at the time were perfectly legal, but far from just. Poor working conditions and lack of care made them a fate worse than death.
2. The Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge the Cratchit family, who are very poor and have little more than a small goose to feast on, and then shows him a party hosted by his nephew, where they stand around in fancy suits and partake in lively discussions while drinking wine.
3. Tiny Tim, definitely.
2007-12-10 11:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by Taylor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Class division would be the way Scrooge lived versus Tiny Tim's family.
The social neglect of the young again would be the ailment that Tiny Tim is suffering from.
I can't come up with an example for the first theme. sorry
2007-12-10 10:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by dg2003 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh, did you read it or even watch the video? If you did, these answers should be very obvious to you. Which character makes up rules and sticks to them no matter what and no matter who it hurts? Who's rich and who's poor? Which kid is sick and doesn't go to school?
2007-12-10 10:59:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had it last year. It is so hard. we had to write 10 pages on it. Good luck!!
2007-12-10 10:57:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a ***** so that is the whole play
2007-12-10 10:59:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋