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« Reply #30 on: April 07, 2014, 07:51:04 am »
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I already done the SAC for it :P  Also, while reading the text,try to look closely to the narrative. I had a prompt which is "How does Dicken's narrative shifts between humor, realism and horror, Discuss." That was a killer.

Very true! That question almost looks at how Dickens stealthily combines horror, humour and realism to deliver his message to the reader. So it is very important to take note of these various instances in the text.

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« Reply #31 on: April 07, 2014, 08:38:05 am »
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What was your sac prompt Yacoubb?
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« Reply #32 on: April 07, 2014, 09:14:50 am »
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What was your sac prompt Yacoubb?

'A Christmas Carol begins with a realistic portrayal of the harsh Victorian world and finishes with an unattainable dream version of that world. Discuss.'

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« Reply #33 on: April 07, 2014, 10:56:16 am »
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What is everybody's views on the following question :
- Does Scrooge change because he genuinely wants to be a better person, or for selfish reasons?
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« Reply #34 on: April 07, 2014, 12:50:50 pm »
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What is everybody's views on the following question :
- Does Scrooge change because he genuinely wants to be a better person, or for selfish reasons?

Scrooge's redemption is based on both self-preservation and generosity of spirit. But, through the rectification of his faults, and the kindness and compassion he demonstrates towards others, it is fair to conclude that his reclamation is based mostly upon genuine intentions of becoming a reformed man with a newfound awareness for others.

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« Reply #35 on: April 07, 2014, 04:34:44 pm »
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For the quote "but that the hand WAS open, generous, and true; the heart brave, warm and tender" (page 102 .. of my copy), is this about Scrooge?

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« Reply #36 on: April 07, 2014, 06:11:14 pm »
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For the quote "but that the hand WAS open, generous, and true; the heart brave, warm and tender" (page 102 .. of my copy), is this about Scrooge?

What's the context of that paragraph?? Which stave is it in?

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« Reply #37 on: April 07, 2014, 06:35:26 pm »
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What's the context of that paragraph?? Which stave is it in?

It's in stave 4.. pg 102 right at the bottom :)
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« Reply #38 on: April 07, 2014, 06:45:20 pm »
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What's the context of that paragraph?? Which stave is it in?

This occurs in Stave 4, where Scrooge is presented with a dead boy (his own dead body.. but we don't know that yet..  ;)). The paragraph begins with "oh cold, cold, rigid dreadful Death"

Does this help?
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« Reply #39 on: April 07, 2014, 07:31:53 pm »
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This occurs in Stave 4, where Scrooge is presented with a dead boy (his own dead body.. but we don't know that yet..  ;)). The paragraph begins with "oh cold, cold, rigid dreadful Death"

Does this help?

Yeah I got it. This quote demonstrates that the 'hard and sharp as flint' Scrooge harbours goodness which he has repressed for his miserable pursuit of wealth. Here, Dickens reveals that Scrooge, a man of such undesirable nature, is capable of change.

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« Reply #40 on: April 07, 2014, 07:53:18 pm »
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Yeah I got it. This quote demonstrates that the 'hard and sharp as flint' Scrooge harbours goodness which he has repressed for his miserable pursuit of wealth. Here, Dickens reveals that Scrooge, a man of such undesirable nature, is capable of change.

Thanks! This will fit nicely into my essay :D
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« Reply #41 on: April 07, 2014, 08:15:49 pm »
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Thanks! This will fit nicely into my essay :D

What essay topic are you writing on?
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« Reply #42 on: April 07, 2014, 08:34:49 pm »
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The one about society's inertia.. With that quote, I'm going to explore how Dickens believed that every individual had the capability to be good. Did you receive this prompt??

Is this topic just from the powerpoints for each stave?
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« Reply #43 on: April 08, 2014, 06:59:03 am »
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Has anyone focused of the distortion of time throughout the novella?

Other than revealing the supernatural elements of the spirits, what is the reason for it?

... Could it be that Dickens was alluding to the audience that every individual is capable of a second chance.. (?)
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« Reply #44 on: April 08, 2014, 07:11:07 pm »
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I have to write a TEEL paragraph for the following topic but I am soo stuck. I have no idea what to do. Could someone please give me some ideas for good arguments?

'Christmas is presented as a type of antidote to the chilling winter weather for people from all social classes. Discuss.'

Thanks :)
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