A Christmas Carol
Plot summary - Edexcel
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man who transforms his miserly ways after four ghostly visits one Christmas Eve.
Plot summary quiz
Revise and learn about the plot of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with this activity.
Characters - Edexcel
Three ghosts take Scrooge through Christmases past, present and future. Characters Bob Cratchit, his son Tiny Tim, and Scrooge鈥檚 nephew Fred, all influence Scrooge in his journey of transformation.
Characters activity
Revise and learn about the characters of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with this activity.
Themes - Edexcel
The main ideas in a text are called themes. In A Christmas Carol these include Christmas, redemption and social injustice. Dickens also deals with the themes of family and forgiveness.
Themes quiz
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Form, structure and language - Edexcel
Dickens uses vivid language, elements of classic ghost stories and a clear five-part structure to present this Christmas story.
Form, structure and language quiz
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Sample exam question - Edexcel
The following question will help you prepare essays and practice for exams. Try re-writing each example in your own words, making improvements as you go.
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