Compassion In A Christmas Play

INTRODUCTION: Charles Dickens is said to be one of the greatest writers that has ever lived. Before we read one of his works in class, I would like you to spend some time getting to know this man and learning what the world was like as he knew it.

a small old man. It is partly the form of a child to emphesise Scrooge

As Thomas Henry Huxley once said “ If individuality has no play, society does not advance, if individuality breaks out of bounds, society perces.” This quote relates from the book directly to reality. Individually people make a difference in society whether it's good or bad. In The Christmas Carol Scrooge's individual impact in the story is bad. In the novel The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, the character traits Selfishness, Greed, and Joyfulness have the greatest impact on society in the novel.

Selfishness, rudeness, and hurtfulness. Think about it. It has caused a lot of tragedies in this world because some people have to have those three characteristics in their lives. What are some things or stories like that that you can think of about? One that is a holiday favorite is called A Christmas Carol.

We can all agree that the Harlem Renaissance was one of the greatest and joyous milestones in African-American History. Harlem Renaissance was a time of racial pride between African-Americans and the precedents they made were proof such as the blues, their art etc., but what bothers men is that does high art or folk art best express racial pride? I believe both types of arts reflect black pride because it shows blacks as intellectually competent humans, showcases the Negros’ way to be themselves, write their own dialect and not care about other races’ opinion, it lastly demonstrates the pride of black people about their race and culture.

Why is love so important in a person’s life? In society, love is such a vital aspect which most center their lives around. For many it is what creates meaning in their daily lives and what makes us continue to chose to live. People move across the country for love, do outrageous acts that declare their love, and spend their lives dedicating time, energy, and commitment to those they chose to love. “Love is what makes the world go round” because it is such a strong feeling of attachment we feel for our partners, children, and friends. As humans we have strong emotional needs and many make the mistake of ignoring when these needs are not being met.

While the Christmas Play is light and playful, there are, admittedly, some dark parts to the play. The audience sees the emergence of the devil and the tyrannical King Herod. However, within the play, the devil is relatively harmless. The play contains scenes of the devil mocking the shepherds at the Nativity and dragging King Herod to Hell. While both are meant to emphasize the wickedness of the Devil, the Devil is watered down compared to other stories. He acts mischievously, but not violently towards the other characters, with the exception of the evil King Herod. This shows justice in the play, overall adding to the joyous occasion that the Christmas Play centers around.

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George Sand once said “There is only happiness in this life,to love and be loved.”. Happiness can mean anything, it is not only with money it can be with family or friends. Money doesn’t buy happiness because money does not stay with the owner. In the play A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Scrooge would think that his happiness was with all the money.

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A morality play, not unlike some of the popular plays I have seen. I think we all have seen this familiar theme many times over the years. As we head into the Christmas season, where reflective thinking becomes this very theme. I can compare this play with some of these seasonal plays. The play that comes to my mind immediately is, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.

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.

It seems to be without question that love is at the core of what every human desires. We seek it from the start of life, before we even know the word or emotion, in the bond of parent and child. We look for it in friendships and family relationships as we grow throughout childhood. When mature, we long for the companionship that a lifelong vow of love and marriage will satisfy. The Bible mentions love hundreds of times and places it high above almost anything else, naming it as the center of our salvation in Christ and our hope of life eternal with Him. It’s almost too simple of a concept that love matters, but as Sue Gerhardt shares throughout her book Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby’s Brain, somehow we lose sight of just how important love really is, and the fallout from this neglect can change a person’s life completely.

Today’s society is filled with suffering, whether it is at experienced at home, or abroad. Some might look to ancient text for help and guidance, which can lead some to the teachings of the Buddha, almost 2500 years ago. His teachings might be ancient, but they can still apply to aspects of today’s society, such as in our ethics, economics, and everyday lives.

It is part of the human nature to love and be loved by a friend, a relative, or a partner.