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â€Å"He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew†¦Ã¢â‚¬  Discuss Scrooge’s transformation in A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens, renowned social critic and celebrated author of the Victorian Era. In his most cherished yuletide novella, Dickens’ explores the idea of transformation and man’s ability to redeem himself. By observing Scrooge’s conversion from misanthrope to humanitarian, the reader can understand that Scrooge is only able to transform because of the ghost’s intervention. Each spirit’s visit secures a part of Scrooge’s developing social conscience. As the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come exits the narrative, the initial antagonist of the novella, Ebenezer Scrooge, does transform into â€Å"as good†¦show more content†¦Dickens intentionally dresses the ghost in symbols of Christmas to accentuate the idea of what the Christmas spirit should be – â€Å"free†¦genial†¦cheerful†. Scrooge observes The Cratchit Family’s situation - their â€Å"thread-bare clothes† and â€Å"twice turned gowns†- th rough the ghost, and he learns how his actions have been detrimental. Scrooge recognises that Bob Cratchit is deserving of more; more than a â€Å"dismalShow MoreRelatedA Christmas Carol Text Response861 Words   |  4 PagesA Christmas Carol’ Topic: ‘Charles Dickens presents a warning to society through his novella ‘A Christmas Carol’. Discuss. Fictional stories, although based upon make-believe tales, can often expose the truth behind an author’s personal views and ideals, as well as act as powerful tools to present social messages and warnings to readers across many generations. ‘A Christmas Carol’, written by Charles Dickens, is a novella in which social inequality is highlighted through the journey of a notoriousRead MoreSummary Of A Christmas Carol 11802 Words   |  48 PagesA Christmas Carol Setting There are multiple locations and time periods to this play.There is no set country so no accents are needed. The narration takes place in a living room during a storm and a black out in the modern times( 2000-now). Scrooges’ story takes place in the 1920’s (depression era),The Spirits bring him back to 1900’s,and the â€Å"future† maybe 5 years ahead from the main story. Characters 6M/4F/10either doubling option/Extras optional There are 3 Narrators in the present( 2000-now)