Charles Dicken’s novella A Christmas Carol was a hit upon publication in 1843 and continues to have great popularity today. More than a good story, it helped change the public’s view not only of Christmas but of many of society’s problems. We will discuss the story itself, along with learning about this time of Dicken’s life. We will also look at the story’s effect on how we celebrate the holiday and, at least, from time to time, its great effect on understanding the life of the very poor. It will be helpful, though not essential, to read the story before class starts. (The book is in public domain and is free from many on-line sources) And finally, we will look at clips of the many adaptations of the story in both movie and TV versions.
((Mark Banister -Tuesday - In Person))
