A Christmas Carol (Grades 9–1)  York Notes GCSE Revision Guide

GCSE Study Notes and Revision Guides

A Christmas Carol (Grades 9–1) York Notes

Charles Dickens

Revise the key points

Read through the key points, then print the cards as a handy revision aid.

1 Charles Dickens

As well as being a popular author Dickens worked for social reform to improve conditions for children and poor people.

Context

A Christmas Carol (Grades 9–1)

2 Story-telling

Telling ghost stories was a popular form of fireside entertainment, and this one is written in a style that makes it suitable for reading aloud.

Context

A Christmas Carol (Grades 9–1)

3 The Hungry Forties

Social changes, the rapid growth of cities and government legislation resulted in poverty, hunger and hardship for many people in England during the 1840s.

Context

A Christmas Carol (Grades 9–1)

4 The spirit of Christmas

The traditions associated with this Christian festival developed during the nineteenth century, and the ways in which people celebrated it were influenced by the royal family.

Context

A Christmas Carol (Grades 9–1)

5 A Christian message

The Christian principles of love for one’s neighbours, repentance and forgiveness are present throughout the novel.

Context

A Christmas Carol (Grades 9–1)

Choose another topic: