CBSE Class 10 English HOTs Christmas Carol

Christmas Carol

Long answer type questions of 4 marks (global comprehension)

1. What role does the ghost of Jacob Marley play in changing Mr.Scrooge?

Reminds him of his own life and suffering-warns him to change before it is too lateannounces the arrival of three ghosts.

2. Discuss the role of four ghosts in ennobling Ebenezer scrooge?

That if Scrooge does not show charity,forbearance mercy, and benevolence he will suffer and die a lonely death-he should change before it is too late.

3. Why did scrooge bear the responsibility of the treatment of Tiny Tim?

Transformed into a kind and benevolent man.He changes into a benevolent and kind man.

4. What do you learn from the life and family of Bob Cratchit?

Happy with whatever little they have-no complaints about anything-celebrates Christmas with joyous spirit.

5. What lesson do you derive from the play?

Selfish, miserly, mean minded behaviour results in a lonely isolated life

6. Justify the suitability of the title of the play ‘A Christmas Carol ’.

The Play shows the transformation of a selfish miserly man into a Christian soulhappened on Christmas Day- Earlier he turned away people-called Christmas celebration a humbug-refused Charity. Later he revels in the true spirit of Christmas,sharing, giving and caring for others-to keep alive the spirit of Christmas

7. Why do you think Scrooge got cut off from society before meeting the ghosts?

He thought only of himself-refused to donate to charity-cut off from society. Sad and lonely childhood-shunned by loved ones.

8. Scrooge sent the prize Turkey to Bob Cratchit and told the boy to keep the considerable change with him? Describe the transformed Scrooge.

Sends prized Turkey to Cratchit’s home,tells the boy to keep the change,goes to Fred’s home to celebrate Christmas,takes Fred into business,raises Cratchit’s salaryand becomes a second father to Tiny Tim

9. How does Charles Dickens bring out the spirit of Christmas in ‘A Christmas Carol’?

-Transformation of a miserly man to a Christian soul

10.. Was Scrooge happy in his school days? Illustrate your answer by giving an example.

Lonely and unwanted-Even vacations were spent alone without loved ones around him- Childhood deprivations probably turned him into a bitter soul.

11. Discuss the supernatural element in the play ‘A Christmas Carol’. What role does it play to transform Ebenezer Scrooge?

The visitations of the three ghosts and the ghost of Jacob Marley reclaimed him from a mean, selfish, miserly man to a generous, benevolent and kind Christian

12. The ghost of Christmas past showed Scrooge a slice of his past. What lesson did he learn from it?

That he had been selfish and unhelpful-that he turned away from his loved ones and became a lonely and bitter man.

13..Bring out the Supernaturalism prevailing in the play ‘A Christmas Carol’ and its impact on the plot.

Ghost of Jacob Marley and the three ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future teach some important lessons to Scrooge-makes him aware of his shortcomings-reclaims him from a doomed future.

14..Compare and contrast the attitudes of Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit towards life.

Scrooge hated celebration of any kind; Cratchit loved life-for him life was a celebration Scrooge was miserly,Cratchit was generous-he cared for others and shared his meagre resources to spread happiness; Scrooge found charity and generosity away to pick people’s pockets.

THE CHRISTMAS CAROL

1. As the play proceeds we start liking Scrooge though initially we want to hate him. Why do you think our attitude as readers changes?

2. What does Charles Dickens wish to achieve through the play “Christmas Carol”?

3. “Scrooge and Fred are poles apart”. Compare and contrast their characters.4. Do you think Mr. Scrooge was inherently a good man or the fear of hell made him change his ways?

5. What intention of the playwright is reflected in the making the three ghosts visit Scrooge?

6. Money cannot buy happiness. Compare and contrast the lives of Mr. Scrooge and Mr. Cratchit in light of this statement.