After reflecting on both Scrooge and the Grinch as the prototypical Christmas haters, I would aver that they are actually protagonists in their respective stories, not antagonists/ villains as they are so often thought of and portrayed. Why? Firstly, they are definitely each the main character who holds their whole story together. Secondly, the protagonistContinue reading “Scrooge, the Grinch, and People Who Have a Hard Time with Christmas”
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Lessons from a Christmas Carol
What are your thoughts on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol? Do you have a favorite character or part of the story? What are some interesting themes or observations you want to share? Do you have any fond memories of this classic story?
A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
Perhaps one of the most well-known Christmas classics is A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. The writing is phenomenal in its prose, but what is arguably most compelling about the tale are the characters and story arc Dickens creates. What makes this piece so famous and why does it connect with people so well, leavingContinue reading “A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas”
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