There are many themes in A Christmas Carol. One of these is the disparity between the rich and the poor. We see this clearly in the first stave when Scrooge refuses to donate any money to the poor. Further evidence of this inequality is provided through the setting of Joe's shop, the place where Scrooge's stolen goods are taken to be sold. Through this theme, Dickens emphasizes the need for charity and unity...
There are many themes in A Christmas Carol. One of these is the disparity between the rich and the poor. We see this clearly in the first stave when Scrooge refuses to donate any money to the poor. Further evidence of this inequality is provided through the setting of Joe's shop, the place where Scrooge's stolen goods are taken to be sold. Through this theme, Dickens emphasizes the need for charity and unity in a world which is strongly divided on the grounds of wealth and which, tragically, leads many to a life of criminality.
Consider, also, the theme of regret, which is present in the second stave when Scrooge revisits his past. Scrooge's sense of regret is most evident when he sees Belle, his former fiancée, and his reaction suggests the pain of losing her is almost unbearable:
"No more!'' cried Scrooge. "No more. I don't wish to see it. Show me no more!''
In presenting this theme, then, Dickens urges his readers to make the most of every opportunity so that regret may never haunt them.
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