A Christmas Carol - Symbolism Analysis
English
Grade 7
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A worksheet featuring exam-style questions focused on symbolism in A Christmas Carol, designed for Grade 7 students. It includes an excerpt summary to analyze literary devices and themes related to symbolism.
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A Christmas Carol - Symbolism Analysis
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Introduction and Scene Summary
In Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the scene described depicts Ebenezer Scrooge's initial portrayal as a miserly, cold-hearted man, isolated from joy and human connection. Dickens uses vivid imagery to depict the bleakness of Scrooge's environment—dark, cold, and devoid of warmth—to symbolize his spiritual barrenness. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come later reveals the ultimate consequence of his greed and indifference, symbolized by the foreboding, shadowy figures and silent tombs. Dickens employs symbols such as the crumbling gravestone, which signifies the death of compassion, and the chains that represent greed and selfishness. These symbols serve to warn readers about the dangers of materialism and the importance of kindness and charity. The story uses these symbols throughout to underscore its moral themes, illustrating how personal transformation can lead to redemption and social harmony.
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What does Dickens' description of the environment (dark, cold, bleak) symbolize about Scrooge's character?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one symbol mentioned that Dickens uses to represent greed. How does it contribute to the story's moral message?
[2 marks]3.
Analyze the significance of the crumbling gravestone in the context of the story's themes.
[4 marks]4.
Which literary device is primarily employed when Dickens describes the 'shadowy figures' and 'silent tombs'?
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Personification
Cc) Symbolism
Dd) Irony
5.
Explain how Dickens uses the imagery of darkness to reinforce the theme of moral decay.
[2 marks]6.
In your opinion, how do the symbols in the scene influence the reader's understanding of the story’s moral message? (Provide a brief explanation.)
[3 marks]7.
Identify and analyze the volta (turning point) in the scene where Scrooge begins to change. How might symbols foreshadow this transformation?
[4 marks]8.
Create your own symbolic scene that illustrates the theme of redemption in a Christmas story. Describe the symbols you would include and their meanings.
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