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gomesj
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What is the climax and resolution of "A Christmas Carol"?

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Posted by gomesj on Monday November 10, 2008 at 5:05 PM and tagged with a christmas carol, climax resolution.

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  1. ms-mcgregor Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

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    The climax of the story occurs when Scrooge wakes up and discovers he has a chance to start over again. He goes to his window and asks a passing boy if it's still Christmas. When he discovers it is, he has the boy buy a huge turkey, puts on his best clothes and visits his nephew. The next day, Bob Crachit comes to work late, but Scrooge raises his salary and announces he will pay Tiny Tim's medical bills. Tiny Tim recovers and Scrooge is able to live a much happier life.

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    Posted by ms-mcgregor on Monday November 10, 2008 at 6:23 PM


  2. engtchr5 Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    The climax occurs when Scrooge visits the site of his own grave during the visit from the ghost of Christmas future. He comes to a realization about his own treatment of others, leading to the story's resolution, where Scrooge turns over a new leaf of generosity: visiting his nephew, helping Bob Crachit, and paying for Tiny Tim's medical treatment. He begins a new life of charity rather than greed, and the story ends happily as Scrooge becomes a benefactor rather than a miser.

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    Posted by engtchr5 on Tuesday November 11, 2008 at 9:59 AM

  3. parkerlee
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    The climax (most heightened point of interest) on a story line usually corresponds to the crisis (point of decision beyond which there is no return). In 'A Christmas Carol' that would be the moment when Scrooge has a change of heart and repents of his past ways. I agree that this is the scene when he witnesses his own grave and reckons with the demon of greed within him once and for all.

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    Posted by parkerlee on Saturday November 15, 2008 at 12:36 AM