Themes in A Christmas Carol

Scene 3 Ghost of Christmas Past After touring his past, Scrooge sees how his child self, his charitable, generous boss, and his sympathetic sweetheart all led enjoyable lives. Theme: Charity, sympathy, generosity and enjoying life can enrich one’s life as well as that of others

Scene 4 Ghost of Christmas Present The Cratchit’s take nothing for granted; they live in the moment and find joy where they can. Theme: Live fully and in the moment; experience the happiness the world has to offer

Scene 5 Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come Scrooge discovers that he has the power to change how he is viewed and how he can help others with charity. Theme: All people have the power to influence what happens to themselves and others

Theme of A Christmas Carol Scrooge learns that money does not buy happiness; it comes from sharing and connecting with others.

Symbolism in A Christmas Carol

Girl with the Doll

Hope! She represents hope that Scrooge will change.

Marley’s Chains

Greed and Wealth Marley says to Scrooge, “I forged it, each link, each day when I sat in these chairs, commanded these rooms. Greed, Ebenezer Scrooge, wealth.”

Dove

Peace! Scrooge has finally found inner peace after his realization that he is not the man he was.