Worksheet on Classic Literature Extracts: Mythological Themes in Dickens
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GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on extracts from Dickens that incorporate mythological themes, encouraging analysis and creative writing.
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Worksheet on Classic Literature Extracts: Mythological Themes in Dickens
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Extract for Analysis and Creative Inspiration
In the shadowed corners of old London, where flickering gas lamps cast long, uncertain shadows, there was a tale whispered among the smog and cobblestones—a story of gods and mortals intertwined in a tapestry of destiny. Ebenezer Scrooge, in his solitary chamber, once pondered the ancient myths of Olympus, imagining the gods watching his miserly life unfold. As he drifted into a restless sleep, visions of Athena’s wisdom and Apollo’s radiance danced through his mind, blurring the line between myth and reality. The night stretched endlessly, filled with echoes of divine voices and mortal fears, reminding him that even in the depths of darkness, the light of myth could illuminate the human soul.
1.
Identify and explain one literary technique Dickens uses in this extract to create atmosphere.
[2 marks]2.
What theme is reinforced by the mention of mythological gods in the context of Victorian London?
[2 marks]3.
Describe how Dickens bridges the mythological imagery with Scrooge’s character development.
[6 marks]4.
Select the correct option: Which mythological figure is associated with wisdom in the extract?
[1 mark]Aa) Apollo
Bb) Athena
Cc) Zeus
Dd) Hera
5.
List two mythological attributes associated with the gods mentioned in the extract.
[2 marks]6.
Analyse the use of imagery in the description of the London setting and its connection to the mythological themes.
[6 marks]7.
Imagine Dickens had included a direct reference to a mythological story. Write a short paragraph describing how this could enhance the extract’s theme.
[8 marks]8.
Create a brief opening line for a mythological story inspired by Dickens’ extract, setting the scene in Victorian London.
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