Worksheet on A Christmas Carol: Victorian Context and Science Fiction Themes
English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the Victorian context of A Christmas Carol, with a focus on how science fiction elements can be analyzed within the story. Students will examine excerpts and identify literary techniques, motifs, and themes related to Victorian society and science fiction concepts.
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Worksheet on A Christmas Carol: Victorian Context and Science Fiction Themes
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Introduction and Context
Scene Summary: 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens is set in Victorian London, a time of great social change and technological innovation. Dickens uses this historical backdrop to critique societal issues such as poverty and greed. Interestingly, the story incorporates elements that resemble science fiction, such as the appearances of spirits and time travel, which symbolize Victorian fears and hopes about scientific progress. The narrative includes references to 'ghosts' and 'visions,' which, in a Victorian context, often represented the clash between superstitions and emerging scientific discoveries. Dickens' vivid descriptions, like 'silent, ghostly figures' and 'the flickering light of the spirit,' evoke a sense of the supernatural intertwined with Victorian curiosity about the unknown. This blending of reality and fantasy invites readers to question the nature of time, life, and technological possibility, akin to modern science fiction stories. The story’s innovative use of supernatural elements acts as a mirror to Victorian anxieties concerning scientific advancements and spiritual beliefs, framing these themes within a moral lesson about redemption and societal responsibility.
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What Victorian societal issues does Dickens critique through the story?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one science fiction element mentioned in the context guide.
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Literary Techniques
Read the excerpt below and answer the questions about the techniques Dickens uses.
1.
What technique is used in the phrase 'flickering like candle flames'?
[2 marks]2.
Explain how Dickens creates a mysterious atmosphere using the phrase 'visions of a future that might yet be changed.'
[4 marks]C
Creative Thinking
Imagine you are a Victorian scientist fascinated by the supernatural and technology. Write a short story or scene (about 150 words) that combines Victorian scientific curiosity with science fiction elements. Use the checklist below to guide your writing.
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Creative Writing Prompt: Write a scene where a Victorian scientist encounters a supernatural or science fiction element that challenges their understanding of science.
[10 marks]2.
Checklist for your story:
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Discussion and Reflection
Answer the following questions to reflect on the science fiction themes in Victorian literature and Dickens’ story.
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How does Dickens use supernatural elements to comment on Victorian society’s fears and hopes about scientific progress?
[3 marks]2.
In what ways can Dickens’ use of supernatural elements be compared to modern science fiction stories?
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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