Social responsibility and charity (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will look at how Dickens uses the characters of Ignorance and Want to symbolise the suffering of the poor. We will understand how Dickens creates a stark warning for wealthy members of society to take responsibility for those in most need of help and support.

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Q1.Who is philanthropic in Stave 1?

Bob Cratchit Ebeneezer Scrooge Charles Dickens The two Portly Gentlemen

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Q2.What is the definition of 'ignorance'

A lack of knowledge, understanding or awareness A lack of kindness and compassion Not caring for others Having or showing a dislike for others

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Q3.What did the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 do?

Create charities to help the poor Increase hospitals for the poor to improve their health Introduce workhouses for the unemployed to reduce the cost of supporting the poor The National Health Service

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Q4.The quotation 'Surplus population' links to whose views?

Thomas Malthus- Malthusian views Charlies Dickens- Dickensian views Queen Victoria- Victorian views King Edward- Edwardian views

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Q5.Who does Scrooge mean when he says 'surplus population'?

The rich The poor The greedy The wealthy

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Question 5

Q1.Who is philanthropic in Stave 1?

Bob Cratchit Ebeneezer Scrooge Charles Dickens The two Portly Gentlemen

1/5

Q2.What is the definition of 'ignorance'

A lack of knowledge, understanding or awareness A lack of kindness and compassion Not caring for others Having or showing a dislike for others

2/5

Q3.What did the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 do?

Create charities to help the poor Increase hospitals for the poor to improve their health Introduce workhouses for the unemployed to reduce the cost of supporting the poor The National Health Service

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Q4.The quotation 'Surplus population' links to whose views?

Thomas Malthus- Malthusian views Charlies Dickens- Dickensian views Queen Victoria- Victorian views King Edward- Edwardian views

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Q5.Who does Scrooge mean when he says 'surplus population'?

The rich The poor The greedy The wealthy

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Lesson 4: Social Responsibility and Charity

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Q1.What is the definition of allegory?

A story with one meaning. A story with a hidden meaning. A story with an important meaning. A story with a consequence.

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Q2.Ignorance means a lack of knowledge, understanding or...

compassion. kindness. awareness. philanthropy.

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Q3.What was Dickens NOT concerned about in Victorian society?

A lack of education for poor children. The way children were exploited by factory owners. The economic cost of Christmas for businesses. The impact of the poor laws on families.

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Q4.What does the boy 'Ignorance' symbolise?

The dangers of ignorance and the importance of education. Children are selfish. The poor are criminals. The poor are lazy.

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Q5.What does Scrooge learn from the Ghost of Christmas Present?

He should only care about himself. Charity is not important. Malthusian views benefit society. That he is responsible for the poor and destitute in society.

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Lesson 4: Social Responsibility and Charity

Take the quiz to see how your knowledge of the theme or social responsibility and charity has developed.

Question 1

Question 2

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Q1.What is the definition of allegory?

A story with one meaning. A story with a hidden meaning. A story with an important meaning. A story with a consequence.

1/5

Q2.Ignorance means a lack of knowledge, understanding or...

compassion. kindness. awareness. philanthropy.

2/5

Q3.What was Dickens NOT concerned about in Victorian society?

A lack of education for poor children. The way children were exploited by factory owners. The economic cost of Christmas for businesses. The impact of the poor laws on families.

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Q4.What does the boy 'Ignorance' symbolise?

The dangers of ignorance and the importance of education. Children are selfish. The poor are criminals. The poor are lazy.

4/5

Q5.What does Scrooge learn from the Ghost of Christmas Present?

He should only care about himself. Charity is not important. Malthusian views benefit society. That he is responsible for the poor and destitute in society.

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Lesson summary: Social responsibility and charity (Part 2)

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