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Theme of Redemption (Use of the Theme (Idea of being saved from sin or…
Theme of Redemption
Use of the Theme
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We see a man who is transformed from a greedy, selfish miser into a generous and good-natured character
He is shown the error of his ways by the ghosts that visit and is redeemed by his own willingness to change
Moral message of the novella is that all human being have the opportunity to behave in kinder ways towards each other
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Miserable
At the start of the novella, Scrooge rejects all offers of Christmas Cheer
"Christmas a humbug, uncle!" said Scrooge's nephew. "You don't mean that I am sure?"
When Scrooge says Christmas is a 'humbug' we see him rejecting all the compassion and celebration linked with the festive season
Error of his Ways
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Scrooge hung his head to hear his own words quoted by the Spirit, and was overcome with penitence and grief
Scrooge feels ashamed when the Ghost uses his own words against him. We see him beginning to wish he could change
Redeemed
When the last of the ghosts has left and Scrooge finally awakes on Christmas day, we are shown a new man
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Scrooge becomes generous and full of life. We see him welcomed into the homes of his family and friends and readers are delighted by his transformation