What You’ll Learn in the A Christmas Carol Online Masterclas
Contextual Understanding: Explore Victorian England
To score highly in your GCSEs, you must understand the context of A Christmas Carol, including the social, economic, and religious backdrop of Victorian England. We’ll whisk you away to Dickens’ world, uncovering the details of Victorian society. This masterclass covers essential areas such as:
- The stark contrasts between wealth and poverty
- Dickens’ personal experiences of hardship and his critique of social injustice
- The popularity and transformation of Christmas traditions during this period
Key Themes
The novella explores several profound themes that will be central to your exam success. Our Amersham English tutors will help you track the development of these key themes throughout the novella - a great way to access those 7s, 8s, and 9s! Some of these key themes include:
- Redemption and Punishment
- Family and Companionship
- Love and Social Criticism