Christmas Carol
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What is the time scheme of A Christmas Carol and why does Charles Dickens use this scheme?
Now, i believe the time scheme of A Christmas Carol is one day during Christmas, Christmas Eve to be specific. Im just not sure as to why Dickens used this time scheme.
Any help will be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!
Little need be said about this timeless classic, as it is a story virtually everyone knows in some detail. The message is clear to all of us, as well.
Dickens, the social conscience of the 19th century, illustrates the humanity and worth of even the lowliest of society’s members and casts the harsh light of truth on those with the means but not the desire to help their fellow man, giving new life to the cliché “you can’t take it with you.” Dickens briefly alludes to the religious aspects of the holiday, but he vividly evokes the true and rightful spirit of Christmas in humanistic terms.
This is a timeless story that will forever be a part of each Christmas season. Not only does it impart lessons of the highest order, it never fails to charm and delight you no matter how many times you have previously read the story (and watched the movie adaptations) over the years.
“Carol” tells the story of cold-hearted miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who despises the Christmas holiday and scorns all who celebrate it. But a visit from a series of supernatural beings forces him to reevaluate his attitude–and his life.
With this simple plot Dickens has created one of the enduring triumphs of world literature. It’s a robust mix of humor, horror, and (most of all) hope, all leavened with a healthy dash of progressive social criticism. One thing I love about this book is that while it has a focus on a Christian holiday, Dickens puts forth a message that is truly universal; I can imagine this story resonating with people of any religious background, and also with more secular-oriented people.
This is a tale of greed, selfishness, regret, redemption, family, and community, and is enlivened by some of the most memorable characters ever created for English literature. Even if Dickens had never written another word, “A Christmas Carol” would still have, I believe, secured his place as one of the great figures of world literature.
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