A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
novel by Charles Dickens
drama by Israel Horovitz
p. 772-828 A two act play
This drama tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy old miser who is shown a review of his life by three ghosts who allow Scrooge to glimpse into his past and the lives of others. Scrooge is stricken by the negative effect he has had on those around him, and the dreary vision of his future leads Scrooge to seek redemption.
Main Characters
Jacob Marley
Ebenezer Scrooge
Fred the nephew
Bob Cratchit
Mrs. Cratchit
Ghost of Christmas Past
Ghost of Christmas Present
Ghost of Christmas Future
Tiny Tim
Fan
Setting-- various locations in and around the city of London, including Scrooge's home and offices, the Cratchit home, Fred's home,
Scrooge's school, Fezziwig's offices, and Old Joe's hide-a-way.
The entire action of the play takes place on Christmas Eve,Christmas Day, the day after Christmas in the year of 1843.
Drama terms to know
drama
acts
scenes
monologue
dialogue
stage directions
visualize
vocabulary words to know
implored
morose
destitute
benevolence
compulsion
meager
compare/contrast the elements of a novel, a play, and a graphic story p. 858-865
novel by Charles Dickens
drama by Israel Horovitz
p. 772-828 A two act play
This drama tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy old miser who is shown a review of his life by three ghosts who allow Scrooge to glimpse into his past and the lives of others. Scrooge is stricken by the negative effect he has had on those around him, and the dreary vision of his future leads Scrooge to seek redemption.
Main Characters
Jacob Marley
Ebenezer Scrooge
Fred the nephew
Bob Cratchit
Mrs. Cratchit
Ghost of Christmas Past
Ghost of Christmas Present
Ghost of Christmas Future
Tiny Tim
Fan
Setting-- various locations in and around the city of London, including Scrooge's home and offices, the Cratchit home, Fred's home,
Scrooge's school, Fezziwig's offices, and Old Joe's hide-a-way.
The entire action of the play takes place on Christmas Eve,Christmas Day, the day after Christmas in the year of 1843.
Drama terms to know
drama
acts
scenes
monologue
dialogue
stage directions
visualize
vocabulary words to know
implored
morose
destitute
benevolence
compulsion
meager
compare/contrast the elements of a novel, a play, and a graphic story p. 858-865