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Set up against the rampant industrialization of the 18th century, Charles Dickens classic novella â€Å"A Christmas Carol† endorses the notion that all people have a responsibility to ensure the safety and welfare of every member of society. By taking his seemingly irredeemable protagonist Ebenezer Scrooge on an other worldly journey. Dickens intends to convey to the complacent classes of the age, the necessity of various traits that are essential in life, such as the responsibility for those whom are less fortunate and other vital traits such as charity, generosity and simply caring for others. Dickens warns the reader of the consequences that will follow if these lessons are not taken into consideration. Through the use of characters such†¦show more content†¦Dickens also uses his characters to endorse other lessons that he believed were essential in keeping Christmas ‘well’. Scrooge’s behavior in Stave 1 towards the two portly gentlemen and his rudeness displayed towards his ‘ruddy’ nephew Fred, encapsulates all the attitudesShow MoreRelatedWhat Makes A Society?1546 Words   |  7 Pagesand the bad. Because of their Ignorance. The worst of it all. To be horrible and not recognize it. That is why we need to educate. We need to change the paradigms of society, of education, it is disfiguring our past, present, and future. To change society, starting small is what it is needed. Because what you ll change actions does not change in what they believe in; ignorance. Education is what paves the way to a better future. One without the constraints of Ignorance and Prejudice. I am talkingRead MoreEssay On The Danger Of Ignorance In House Of Dark Shadows743 Words   |  3 PagesThe definition of Danger of Ignorance, states that â€Å"Ignorance is risky and dangerous. Ignorance can kill you! 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