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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