Outline

Outline of the Story

A Christmas Carol tells the story of how Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly businessman, learns the value of caring for others.

Visit by Jacob Marley's spirit

In the tale, Scrooge is visited by the spirit of Jacob Marley, his former business partner who warns him about the error of his ways.

Visit by spirits

Scrooge is visited by further spirits who show him scenes from the past, present and future.
These visions help Scrooge to realise that he needs to change his ways. He wakes up on Christmas morning as a better man.

1Plot Summary

1.1Plot Summary

1.1.1Outline

1.1.2Introducing Scrooge & Marley

1.1.3Stave 1

1.1.4Stave 2

1.1.5Stave 3

1.1.6End of Topic Test - Staves 1-3

1.1.7Stave 4

1.1.8Stave 5

1.1.9End of Topic Test - Staves 4-5

1.1.10Diagnostic Misconceptions - Belle

2Key Characters & Quotes

2.1Ebenezer Scrooge

2.1.1Outline & Stave 1

2.1.2Stave 2

2.1.3Stave 3

2.1.4Stave 4

2.1.5Stave 5 & Key Quotes

2.1.6End of Topic Test - Ebeneezer Scrooge

2.1.7Diagnostic Misconceptions - Scrooge

2.2Other Characters

2.2.1Bob Cratchit

2.2.2Tiny Tim

2.2.3Fred

2.2.4The Ghosts Pt 1

2.2.5The Ghosts Pt 2

2.2.6End of Topic Test - Other Characters

2.2.7Diagnostic Misconceptions - Bob Marley

2.2.8Diagnostic Misconceptions - Two Ghosts

2.2.9Diagnostic Misconceptions - Ghost of Christmas

2.2.10Diagnostic Misconceptions - The Cratchits

2.3Grade 9 - Key Characters

2.3.1Grade 9 - Key Characters

2.3.2Grade 9 - Extract Analysis

3Key Ideas

3.1Key Ideas

3.1.1Inequality, Ignorance & Want

3.1.2Duality, Family & Love

3.1.3Christianity & Redemption

3.1.4End of Topic Test - Key Ideas

3.1.5Grade 9 - Key Themes

4Context

4.1Context

4.1.1Dickens & Victorian England

4.1.2Poverty & Victorian Christmas

4.1.3Exam-Style Questions - Poverty

4.1.4Gothic Fiction

4.1.5Gothic Fiction & Victorian England

4.1.6End of Topic Test - Context

4.1.7Diagnostic Misconceptions - Dickens & Socialism

4.1.8Diagnostic Misconceptions - Misanthropy

5Authorial Method

5.1Structure & Techniques

5.1.1Structure & Time

5.1.2Time Frame & Pace

5.1.3Narrative Voice & Tone

5.1.4Settings, Similes & Metaphors

5.1.5End of Topic Test - Authorial Method

6Recap: Main Quotes

6.1Recap: Main Quotes

6.1.1Scrooge Quotes

6.1.2Bob & Tiny Tim Quotes

6.1.3Fred & Ghosts Quotes

6.1.4Ignorance & Want Quotes

6.1.5Other Quotes

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