Analysis of Christmas Morning by Frank O' Connor

Imagine a staged production of A Christmas Carol set in 1843. See the stage set in the exact time it was written by Charles Dickens. The foggy, crowded streets abuzz with carolers and shoppers, the children staring wide eyed into the shops and bakeries. Hear the bells ringing as a round of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” fills the gaslit streets with joy. As a child, going to see A Christmas Carol was one of my fondest Christmas memories. To witness Scrooge 's’ transformation from a mean, greedy old man to a joyous, loving benefactor always left me smiling and filled me with hope.

In this paper I will discuss Social Theories such as Structural Functionalism, Conflict theory; with emphasis on Karl Marx’s early work and how it relates to the conflict theory and Symbolic interaction. I intend to define and discuss relevant sociological terms of these theories and how these theories could apply to my favorite holiday which is Christmas.

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Each ghost marks an important step in Scrooge’s journey towards being a better person. Explain

In Charles Dickens’ iconic novel “A Christmas Carol”, he aims to portray scrooge as a 19th century miser. He does this by using a variety of techniques to portray that powerful image, as well as comparing to other characters, using his settings and surroundings and also linking the everyday scenarios of 19th century life.

“I’m not the man I once was…” (Dickens 685) are the most famous words spoken by Charles Dickens’s main character in “A Christmas Carol”. This play is about the story of a man, Ebenezer Scrooge, who was greedy, loved money, and had a heart that was hardened toward Christmas. Charles Dickens wrote this story to help expose the suffering of the poor and to convince readers that conditions need to be corrected. Through the visitations of three spirits, Scrooge learned why he had become greedy, how much he had missed out on by avoiding Christmas, and that he was capable of becoming a compassionate person who could make a difference in the lives of others.

Christmas, the most joyous season of the year for many Christians. Yet, in the early Victorian era many industry and business leaders started to emerge as people who lacked the spirit of giving of kindness, particularly around Christmas. Charles Dickens, in eighteen forty-three penned a novel that to this day is one of the most beloved books of the Christmas season. Many view the book only as a seasonal novel to read as a young child or even an adult. However, the words of Dickens can be understood at any point during the year. Throughout A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens carefully establishes a critique of the newly developed English capitalist society through the visitation of three

This past Wednesday, I embarked with my National Honor Society on a field trip to watch the performance of a Christmas classic, Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. The performance was a stage musical performed by the cast of the La Comedia dinner theatre. Being a strong performer in the theatre and theatre enthusiast myself, I was excited to watch this Christmas classic come to life on stage. As a child, I made frequent visits to La Comedia with family members, so I find myself very familiar with this theatre. I have always found a love for the atmosphere of the theatre, the food provided, and the performances presented on the stage. At La Comedia, they claim to provide ‘a taste of Broadway’, which immediately sets the standards for each production. I have very high expectations for each performance I attend and this performance of A Christmas Carol did not disappoint. The actors of La Comedia definitely do not lack extraordinary talent, and the entire theatre staff sticks to traditions they have developed over time, giving the entire setting a wonderful, traditional ambiance. The La Comedia performance of A Christmas Carol did an exquisite job of bringing this story to life while sticking to the classic tale, with the additions of great songs from the Broadway version and the overall atmosphere and service provided for an entertaining event.

Every year at Christmas, people who celebrate the holiday place emphasis on giving to those less fortunate than them and spending money on family and friends. The exception to that would be Ebenezer Scrooge, that is, before he was visited by three spirits. This past month, I read the book A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. For this analytical essay, I chose to write about a character from the novel and how the character has evolved from the start of the novel to the end. Ebenezer Scrooge, the protagonist of A Christmas Carol, has evolved throughout the story in that in the beginning, he despises Christmas, loves money, and turns people away from him; in the middle, when the three spirits come to him, he begins to repent his attitude and ways; and, in the end of the novel, he has fully changed and enjoys the Christmas holiday and gives to others.

The Ghost of Christmas is most responsible for fixing Scrooge’s tattered personality.These were the words in my heart when I concluded reading A Christmas carol.The ghost of the Christmas present showed Scrooge that the salary that he thought was bountiful, was actually forcing the Cratchits to live in poverty.The Ghost of Christmas past also showed Scrooge that even in poor times Christmas can be celebrated.The Cratchits didn’t have an expensive meal, it was all they could afford.Despite how poor they were it was a great meal, not because of the price but because their happiness and satisfaction.It wasn’t about the money, because happiness can’t be bought.The Ghost informed Scrooge that if Tiny tim would die if he didn’t have further medications.As a result to Scrooge begged and pleaded to the Ghost to have mercy on the naïve boy.The ghost of christmas present warmed Scrooge’s heart on the right spot,because he knew that Scrooge was a good soul in a cold heart.

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While Scrooge is asleep the phantom slowly gravely and creepily walks towards him, Scrooge knows exactly who it is he is the ghost of Christmas future. But Scrooge is not very content to see him, he wants to know where he’s gonna take him. As the ghost takes him to where they need to go they move to the big city and it looks like that somebody died, it states in the text that a man recited I don’t know all that I know is that he’s dead.It also says that he died last night whoever died. They are making fun of whoever died and they are saying this is gonna be a cheap funeral I mean who would come? Then they start taking all of his possessions and the undertaker demands them, he wants to know where the blankets are and where everything is. As

The theme of change and transformation is essential to Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and, in order to effectively witness change, we must have a clear distinction between the beginning and the end. In this novella, the evolution of Scrooge is what is most important, and so throughout the first fifteen pages, we see Dickens lay the foundations of Scrooge’s life before he is visited by the spirits and before the story truly “begins”. There is undoubtedly a clear difference in the character of Scrooge however, without seeing his life before, this contrast would not be nearly so noticeable and the change far less dramatic. In order to see Scrooge as a charitable, kind man, we need to first see him as miserly and mean and miserable. Without the “before”, the “after” is much less effective. Through looking at some of the key motifs that Dickens establishes in this opening – mainly his use of temperature and setting, Scrooge’s identity and the presence of death– we can see how Dickens establishes a basis for Scrooge’s growth and progression in the story.

Have you ever seen The Nightmare Before Christmas? You can either choose between a HalIoween or Christmas theme. I am leaning towards a Christmas theme because Jack Skellington wanted all the others to understand the meaning of Christmas and the feeling of joy.