When it came, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery. Social Responsibility and Scrooge's Transformation Initially, Scrooge is used by Dickens to represent the selfish attitude of the upper class within Victorian society. The idea of graduated order should be kept in mind when smaller and lower groups need help and support. Dickens firmly believed that the world he was living in wasn't fair, and that, if that unfairness wasn't addressed, it would come back and bite humanity. Even more important than raising money, an idea is born and an organization founded. In his mid-40s, partly to cover further losses, Dickens discovered a new way of reaching audiences and making money: public readings. Not only are United Way campaigns wrapping up, but 30%+ of all giving will occur in December, and as much as 12% in the last three days of the year. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach." Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol tags: christmas 444 likes Like In the modern world, this happens in both communist collectivism and materialistic individualism. Scrooge, not only rejects his social responsibility towards unknown poor people, he rejects his social responsibility towards family too. For example, if there is a problem in a family, perhaps alcoholism, it is best addressed by moving in a graduated manner to higher and larger associations for help and support. Raising over $4 billion annually, and now a world-wide organization, United Way is known for partnering with thousands of companies across communities everywhere to raise money for those in need. Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him, says Proverbs 14:31 (NRSV) We only sing O Holy Night once a year. from West Virginia State University Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University. Generosity. What do the children "Want" and "Ignorance" symbolize in A Christmas Carol? Discuss how Dickens presents responsibility in stave 1 and throughout Mrs Dilber, the laundress, the undertakers mand and Old Joe reinforce the suffering of the poor and the lows that they have to stoop to in order to survive. Prevents reader developing a hatred for wealthy businessmen and gives them hope that Scrooge can change to be like Fezziwig. O night divine, the night when Christ was born; The hymns verse which grabbed him and shook him by the shoulders spoke directly to his passion for advocating on behalf of the oppressed: Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother; and in his name all oppression shall cease. Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. He sees himself as financially responsible and them as financially irresponsible. You'll also get updates on new titles we publish and the ability to save highlights and notes. Teachers and parents! In this era, the welfare state, was not in existence and this meant that families like the Cratchits were offered no assistance from the state, their only option would have been to fall back on the workhouses, which as recognised earlier would have been a shameful, degrading and embarrassing experience.