A story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, told by Jesus Christ in the Gospels.

A virtue is a behaviour showing high moral standards.

Somebody with humility has a modest view of their own importance versus other people’s.

To emulate means to copy someone, or something else’s style.

'A Christmas Carol': Dickens as a Christian writer

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'A Christmas Carol': Marley's Ghost's regret

'A Christmas Carol': Tiny Tim as a pious character

'A Christmas Carol': Scrooge's fireplace and Dickens' use of allusion

'A Christmas Carol': from dark to light

'A Christmas Carol': charity

'A Christmas Carol': a hopeful tale

In 'A Christmas Carol: a ghost story', pupils apply their understanding of the gothic genre to the text, exploring the reasons why Dickens chose to write this as a ghost story. In 'A Christmas Carol: A Christian Parable',  pupils look at the Christian roots of this tale to gain a more nuanced understanding of Dickens' social and moral purpose in writing the novella.

In this unit, pupils consider whether Dickens presents 'A Christmas Carol' as a Christian parable. They look at Dickens as a Christian writer, Marley's ghost, Tiny Tim and Dickens' use of allusion. They think about charity in the novella and write an essay about whether the novella is hopeful.

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Expressing sincere remorse or regret for one's actions.

Penance is a set of actions or a deed done in repentance for sins committed.

A biblical allusion is when the writer draws parallels to, or references stories from the Bible.

The restoration of a good relationship between two opposing people or forces.

Somebody pious is deeply and devotedly religious.

The act of coming back to life following death.

Being rescued from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.

If something is significant, it is deeply important.

A Christ-figure is someone who is representative of Jesus Christ.

to show or present something in a certain way.

a behaviour showing high moral standards.

something that brings about changes (usually positive changes).

relating to organised establishments like schools, churches, charities etc.

a person’s health, happiness and fortune.

the belief that no work should be undertaken on the holy day (Sunday).

being generous with one’s resources - using them to aid those in need.

the belief that employers should be responsible for the welfare of their employees.

Something that makes you feel encouraged or hopeful.

Somebody who believes in social responsibility invests in their community and supports those in need.

Something that is intended to teach a moral lesson is didactic.

Information or ideas spread in an attempt to influence others.

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