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This blog post is part of a lab activity assigned by Dilip Barad Sir. It covers the various tasks and discussions related to the CLiC Dickens Project.
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12. Character and structure in A Christmas Carol.
This activity looks at how certain literary devices and symbols are used in different times and texts. The purpose is to see how these elements help with the story's themes and character development.
"Once upon a time" is a well-known phrase often used to start fairy tales and children’s stories, but it can be used in many different ways in literature. Writers might use this phrase to set the mood, introduce the story, or surprise readers. Whether used in traditional or creative ways, "Once upon a time" is a powerful tool for engaging readers and beginning the story.
It also has a feature that shows how often certain words are used, which helps with detailed research.
In the 19th century, "once upon a time" was mainly used in fairy tales and folk stories to create a magical and timeless feel. These stories often had clear lessons and reflected the values of the time, mainly for children. Nowadays, in the 21st century, the phrase is used in different ways, often with irony or to break from traditional storytelling. It shows up in many genres, including modern and speculative fiction, and is used to question or explore new ideas about storytelling and current issues.
The Symbolism of the Knocker in Literature
In literature, a knocker often represents a doorway or boundary between different worlds or states. In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," the knocker on Scrooge's door changes into the face of his dead partner, Jacob Marley. This moment is important because it signals the start of Scrooge’s supernatural journey. The change from a normal door knocker to a ghostly face hints that Scrooge's regular life is about to be disrupted by otherworldly events. This mix of the everyday with the supernatural is a big part of the story's theme about redemption and change.
The Significance of Fire for Scrooge
In "A Christmas Carol," fire stands for warmth, life, and human connection, which is very different from Scrooge’s cold and stingy behavior. Scrooge keeps his office fire small to save money, showing how he is emotionally cold and distant. As the story goes on, fire starts to represent Scrooge warming up emotionally and reconnecting with people.
This activity helps improve your analytical skills by looking closely at how different literary elements change over time. It helps you understand how symbols and motifs work in stories and across different periods. By comparing the uses of "once upon a time," the knocker, and fire, you can think more critically about how authors use these elements to express deeper ideas and themes.
Learning how the use of phrases and symbols changes over time gives you a better understanding of broader literary and cultural shifts.
9. Body language and characterisation
In this activity, we look at how different body parts are used to describe characters. For example, the word "chin" shows up 317 times in Charles Dickens' 15 novels, but only once in Jane Austen's 7 novels. This shows how each author uses body parts to describe characters in their own way.
We also study how describing characters with body parts can reveal their traits. For instance, the word "lips" appears 797 times in Dickens' novels and 42 times in Austen's. By comparing these uses, we can learn more about how authors use body parts to show different aspects of their characters.
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