A Christmas Carol

Part of English Literature

  • A Christmas Carol

    • Plot summary - AQA

      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 - AQA

      Three ghosts take Scrooge through Christmases past, present and future. Characters Bob Cratchit, his son Tiny Tim, and Scrooge’s 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 - AQA

      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

      Revise and learn about the themes of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with this activity.

    • Form, structure and language - AQA

      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

      Revise and learn about the form, structure and language of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with this activity.

    • Sample exam question - AQA

      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.

Links