Dickens A Christmas Carol and the Industrial Revolution Essay

  Dickens A Christmas chirrup and the industrial Revolution         Besides being the secular degree of Christmas time in an urban setting, A Christmas Carol, tells the sacred story of Christmas as well. With A Christmas Carol, Dickens initiated an ongoing creative process in the Anglo-American imagination. As a result of the Industrial Revolution and the growth and develop manpowert of cities peoples lives changed drastically as they moved from the life and traditions of the country into those of the city. As industrialization continued, for many people in the city living and working conditions worsened. As reports of horrible working conditions increased so did the literature of social concern for reform.. Prior to the publication of A Christmas Carol the ideas and concerns of various reform bills sparked increased debate over political and social issues.  Whether or not Dickens had A Christmas Carol specifically in mind, it is e xempt that the Industrial Revolution was an important factor in making his Christmas story a tale for the times.          Dickens was concerned about the working and living conditions during the Industrial Revolution, when the book was written.  These are reflected in Ebenezer Scrooge.  He is the shown as the mean and hateful owner,  who could care less if his workers are well because he could always get more people.  He knew this because during the Industrial Revolution there were more people than there were jobs, so people had to settle for worse conditions because that was all there was.  When two men some into his shop wan... ...ooge indeed changes his ways he can in a sense spoonge away the writing on the stone and begin a new life. It is significant that Scrooge promises that the Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach. This mastery is indicative of severa l Christian statements of faith promising to live and follow the teachings of the Three God, Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit.          When we first met Scrooge, we are informed, and also observe that he is cold, miserly, and bitter.  However, after the visit of the Ghost of Christmas future,  Scrooge changes into a generous and cheerful man.  It is clear that something must have caused a man who is really nice, turn into a mean and nasty person, in this case it was the Industrial Revolution.