Teen Reader
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1922)
A Christmas Carol Text Version
A Christmas Carol Audio Version
Charles Dickens (born February 7, 1812, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England—died June 9, 1870, Gad’s Hill, near Chatham, Kent) was an English novelist, generally considered the greatest of the Victorian era. His many volumes include such works as A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Bleak House, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, and Our Mutual Friend. (From Britannica.com)
Discussion Questions for A Christmas Carol
What is the significance of Jacob Marley's ghost and his warning?
Why do the three spirits visit Scrooge, and what specific memories or events do they show him?
How does Scrooge's attitude toward the spirits change throughout the story?
How does the portrayal of Bob Cratchit and his family contrast with Scrooge's initial views?
Why is Scrooge's nephew, Fred, so forgiving and jovial, while his wife is not?
What was the relationship between Scrooge and his sister, Fan?
What do the children, Ignorance and Want, represent, and why are they shown to Scrooge?
What is the symbolism behind the tiny fire in the Cratchit's office, or the bells that announce Marley's ghost?
What is the significance of Scrooge's initial reaction to Fezziwig's party?
What messages is Dickens conveying with this story, and what can readers learn from it?
Why do you think the story and its message have endured for so many years?
How did this story influence the way people view or celebrate Christmas?
How effective are the supernatural elements in teaching a moral lesson?
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