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A Christmas Carol mind map - Coggle Diagram
A Christmas Carol mind map
Key themes
Christmas/festivities + generosity
Kindness
Redemption
Social injustice
Social responsibility
Key Characters
Ebenezer Scrooge
A misanthropic miser
Fred (Scrooge's nephew
Scrooge's antithesis and only relative
Bob Cratchit
Scrooge's clerk and represents those in poverty and is very humble
Characters that help instigate scrooge's redemption
The ghost of christmas past
a candle/flame, looks old and young
The ghost of christmas present
wears festive robes and is a giant and wears a wreath of holly
Introduces children of mankind: Ignorance & want
The ghost of christmas yet to come
a spooky ghost who does not speak. But is an allegory for Scrooge's fear of death
Tiny tim
Allows Scrooge to feel sympathy for the poor and provides an opportunity for him to redeem his actions by helping the Cratchits'
Jacob Marley
Warns Scrooge of the inevitable doom he will face if he does not redeem himself
Key quotes
“As solitary as an oyster.” stave 1
“Mankind was my business.” Stave 1
Scrooge about Mr Fezziwig: “The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it costs a fortune.” Stave 2
Another idol has displaced me. Stave 2
“I’ll give you Mr Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast.” Stave 3
This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy.” Stave 3
I am prepared to bear you company, and do it with a thankful heart.” Stave 4
I will not shut out the lessons that they teach.” Stave 4
The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me.” Stave 5
I am as light as a feather, I am a happy as an angel, I am as merry as a school-boy. I am as giddy as a drunken man.” Stave 5