A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens

This novel highlights the plight of the poor. It forced an entire society to recognize and acknowledge their own wrongs and taught them that we are responsible for the well-being and condition of our fellow man. It teaches the importance of looking beyond our own comforts and life and recognizing the impact that our actions and decisions have on those around us. Through this novel, we can discover the ultimate result of our negligence of those less fortunate than ourselves.
 
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM ET
Class Duration: 4 Weeks
Dates: November 13, 2024 - December 11, 2024
No class November 27 (Thanksgiving Break)
Recommended for: Ages 13+ / Grades 8-9
Teacher: TTK Faculty
Required materials: 
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens
 
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.
 
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