Focus on understanding Scrooge’s view on poverty in “A Christmas Carol.”
Do Now Activity:
Summarise the connection between Thomas Malthus’ ideas and Scrooge’s views on poverty.
Write answers on whiteboards and reveal them on cue.
Discussion:
Discuss common viewpoints on poverty today.
Link societal views today to Scrooge’s views in “A Christmas Carol.”
Contextual Analysis:
Analyse Scrooge’s quote, “It’s not my business,” reflecting Victorian attitudes towards poverty and laissez-faire economics.
Discuss Dickens’ intentions to critique these views through Scrooge’s transformation.
Context: Prisons and Workhouses:
Overview of harsh conditions in Victorian workhouses and prisons.
Discuss how Scrooge’s initial endorsement of these institutions reflects common Victorian attitudes.
Highlight Dickens’ critique through Scrooge’s eventual transformation advocating compassion and social responsibility.
Quotation Explosion:
Analyse quotes showing Scrooge’s changing attitude towards the poor.
Link comments to the broader context of “A Christmas Carol.”
Reflection:
How does Scrooge’s transformation encourage us to rethink wealth, poverty, and compassion?
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