Scrooge's Amazing Transformation in Stave 5
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens How Scrooge becomes a better person Year 10 English
Learning Objectives
Understand how Dickens uses similes to describe Scrooge Analyse Scrooge's changed behaviour towards Bob Cratchit Explore how Scrooge reconnects with his family Evaluate how Scrooge becomes a better person overall
Scrooge's Morning Awakening
'I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a school-boy.'
Simile Analysis Activity
Find the three similes in Scrooge's quote What does each simile suggest about his feelings? Light as a feather = ? Happy as an angel = ? Merry as a school-boy = ?
Scrooge's Physical Transformation
'He went to church, and walked about the streets' 'His own heart laughed: and that was quite enough for him' No longer hiding away in his counting house Actively engaging with his community
Discussion Question
Why do you think Dickens describes Scrooge's heart as laughing? What does this suggest about his emotional state? How is this different from the Scrooge in Stave 1?
Scrooge and Bob Cratchit: Before vs After
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Scrooge's Promise to Bob Cratchit
'I'll raise your salary, and endeavour to assist your struggling family' Shows genuine care for Tiny Tim's health Promises to help the whole Cratchit family Takes responsibility for his past treatment
Reconnecting with Family: Fred's Christmas Dinner
'I have come to dinner. Will you let me in, Fred?' Humble approach to his nephew Joins the Christmas celebration he previously rejected Becomes 'as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man' as London knew
Scrooge's Complete Transformation
Create a mind map showing all the ways Scrooge has changed Include: Language, Behaviour, Relationships, Attitude Use quotes from Stave 5 as evidence Compare with Stave 1 Scrooge