Redemption (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will look at Stave 5 to understand how Dickens shows the impact of redemption on Scrooge's life. We will explore Dickens' characterisation of Scrooge in Stave 5 and how he has changed from being miserly and callous to being kind and generous.

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Q1.What is the correct definition of 'misanthropic'?

Having or showing a fondness for other people; sociable Having or showing a fondness of people of the same social status; a snob Having a showing a fondness of people in your family Having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable

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Q2.What is the correct definition of 'redemption'?

Not being savable from evil, sin or suffering Not caring about the feelings of others The action of being saved or freed from sin or error The journey you go on in life

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Q3.What is the first stage of redemption explored in A Christmas Carol?

Commit a crime Commit a sin or error Commit to change by taking action Feel regret or remorse

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Q4.What sin has Scrooge committed in Stave 1 of the novella?

He is misanthropic and values money and profit not people He is sympathetic towards others and cares about those around him He is a successful businessman and gives to charity He is treated cruelly by others and isolated

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Q5.What is the function of Jacob Marley's character? Choose the most accurate answer.

To haunt and scare Scrooge To frighten Scrooge by showing him the error of his ways but to also offer a path of salvation To remind Scrooge to be a good business man To redeem himself and escape purgatory

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the correct definition of 'misanthropic'?

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Q2.What is the correct definition of 'redemption'?

Not being savable from evil, sin or suffering Not caring about the feelings of others The action of being saved or freed from sin or error The journey you go on in life

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Q3.What is the first stage of redemption explored in A Christmas Carol?

Commit a crime Commit a sin or error Commit to change by taking action Feel regret or remorse

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Q4.What sin has Scrooge committed in Stave 1 of the novella?

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Q5.What is the function of Jacob Marley's character? Choose the most accurate answer.

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Redemption

Check to see if you can remember the key learning from today's lesson on what the reader learns about redemption when reading A Christmas Carol.

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Q1.In Stave 5, Scrooge has now changed. Which word best describes him?

Misanthropic because he is unsociable. Philanthropic because he cares about the welfare of others. Cruel because he does not care about others. Avaricious because he is greedy.

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Q2.What is the correct definition of 'philanthropic'?

Having or showing a fondness of other people; sociable. Seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous and kind. Giving money to charity. Getting recognition for your kindness to others.

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Q3.What does salvation and redemption give Scrooge in Stave 5?

He feels a huge challenge of trying to improve his life. It gives him a sense of freedom, happiness and self-fulfilment. He feels trapped and isolated. He feels overwhelmed and directionless.

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Q4.Which quotation from Stave 5 shows that Scrooge's happiness will last for a long time?

'light as a feather' 'happy as an angel' 'The father of a long, long, line of laughs!' 'Merry Christmas everyone!'

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Q5.What is Dickens' message about redemption?

You can achieve it through salvation and faith in god. You must work hard at by living a life of hard work and sacrifice. It lasts for a short amount of time. Everyone can change and achieve redemption though their actions.

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Redemption

Check to see if you can remember the key learning from today's lesson on what the reader learns about redemption when reading A Christmas Carol.

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Q1.In Stave 5, Scrooge has now changed. Which word best describes him?

Misanthropic because he is unsociable. Philanthropic because he cares about the welfare of others. Cruel because he does not care about others. Avaricious because he is greedy.

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Q2.What is the correct definition of 'philanthropic'?

Having or showing a fondness of other people; sociable. Seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous and kind. Giving money to charity. Getting recognition for your kindness to others.

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Q3.What does salvation and redemption give Scrooge in Stave 5?

He feels a huge challenge of trying to improve his life. It gives him a sense of freedom, happiness and self-fulfilment. He feels trapped and isolated. He feels overwhelmed and directionless.

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Q4.Which quotation from Stave 5 shows that Scrooge's happiness will last for a long time?

'light as a feather' 'happy as an angel' 'The father of a long, long, line of laughs!' 'Merry Christmas everyone!'

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Q5.What is Dickens' message about redemption?

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