Wednesday, December 15, 2010

A Christmas Carol Socratic Seminar Questions

Be prepared to discuss these questions in class on Thursday, December 16, 2010.


WORLD CONNECTION QUESTIONS
What would you do if every one you knew shunned or rejected you? --A.L. (1st)

What do Marley's chains represent in your life? --A.M. (3rd)

If you could be one of the spirits to guide Scrooge, which would you be: Christmas Past, Christmas Present, Christmas Yet to Come? Why? --K.M. (7th)


CLOSE-ENDED QUESTIONS
Why does Marley's ghost have chains all over his "body"? --C.P. (3rd)

Why is Scrooge so antagonistic toward his nephew, Fred? --L.T. (8th)

Who were the two "children" that hid themselves underneath the Ghost of Christmas Present's robe? --Mr. Mikesell


OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
How did Scrooge change from the beginning of the novel to the end? --Y.T. (3rd)

Why is Bob Cratchit happy, even though he doesn't have any money? --V.G. (7th)


UNIVERSAL THEME / CORE QUESTIONS
Do ghosts/spirits really exist? --A.C. (1st)

What is your reaction when someone gives you a second chance? --L.G. (8th)

How can seeing things from someone else's perspective change your understanding about something? --M.V. (8th)


LITERARY ANALYSIS QUESTIONS
Why did the author choose to set the story at Christmastime? --L.A. (1st)

What literary devices does Dickens use to make the Cratchit's feast "come alive"? --A.P. (7th)

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