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Eng Lit – A christmas Carol – practice Q on theme of family and relationships

    Hi Mohammed,

    As discussed, complete below practice Q and you may refer to the supportive points to come up with your answer.
    furthermore, please find additional learning material attached under resources for self-reading and assessment.

    Explore how Dickens presents Scrooge as an outsider to society.

    Isolated: “solitary as an oyster” → avoids people and relationships.
    Rejects family: Refuses Fred’s invitation → chooses loneliness over family.
    Rejects Christmas: “Bah! Humbug!” → rejects the community and happiness around him.
    Rejects the poor: “Are there no prisons?” → lacks compassion for vulnerable people.
    Money over people: His wealth separates him from others.
    Changes: Becomes generous and reconnects with Fred and the Cratchits.
    Dickens’ message: Community, kindness and relationships are more important than wealth.