Worksheet on A Christmas Carol: Victorian Context
English
Grade 7
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A worksheet covering the Victorian context of A Christmas Carol to enhance understanding of its themes, setting, and literary techniques for Grade 7 students.
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Worksheet on A Christmas Carol: Victorian Context
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Introduction to Victorian Context
Scene Summary and Context Guide: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was written during the Victorian era, a period characterized by significant social change, industrialization, and stark class divisions. The story reflects Victorian society’s concerns with poverty, charity, and morality. Dickens often highlighted the struggles of the poor and critiqued societal neglect through vivid characters and settings. Phrases like 'marvellous village' or 'grim warehouses' evoke contrasting aspects of Victorian life. The novella was both a reflection of Dickens' social conscience and a piece of entertainment meant to promote charitable values. Dickens' use of detailed descriptions and symbolic characters, such as Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts, serve to critique materialism while emphasizing compassion. The Victorian era's emphasis on moral lessons and social reform directly influence the tone and themes of the story, making it a timeless critique of societal inequality.
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What social issues of the Victorian era are reflected in A Christmas Carol?
[2 marks]2.
Describe a phrase from the summary that highlights Victorian society’s contrasts.
[2 marks]3.
Identify one literary technique Dickens uses to critique society in this story.
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Literary Techniques
Examine the extract below and identify the literary device used. Consider how it enhances the story's message.
1.
What literary device is used in the phrase ‘as dead as a door-nail’?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
Cc) Personification
Dd) Hyperbole
2.
How does the ghost of Marley symbolize societal neglect?
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing: Victorian Society in a Scene
Imagine you are a Victorian writer. Write a short scene depicting a busy marketplace, emphasizing social class differences. Include at least three descriptive details and one dialogue line.
1.
Write your scene here.
2.
Include at least one line of dialogue that shows social difference.
[2 marks]3.
List two descriptive details you included in your scene.
[2 marks]D
Theme Reflection
Reflect briefly on how the Victorian context influences the central themes of A Christmas Carol.
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Explain how Victorian beliefs about morality influence the story’s message.
[3 marks]2.
How does Dickens critique Victorian society through Scrooge’s transformation?
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