Scrooge

Scrooge.

Scrooge has become one of the most popular characters of Dickens' novel. Watch this scene and let's comment on it.

1. What is going on in the streets?
2. What is Scrooge's attitude?

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol.

Let's watch the latest version of this hundred times filmed work.

1. What do you think of this story? Do you find it "original"? Why?
2. Does it reflect Dickens' concerns? Which are those?
3. Which other versions do you know of A Christmas Carol?

Food, glorious food!

Food, glorious food!

Let's take a look at one of the most famous scenes of a wornderful musical version of Oliver Twist (1968).

1. What is explained in this scene?
2. What do you think the author wanted to explain?
3. How do you think that the author felt about this situation?
4. Which purpose do you think the author had?

Dickens' works on the screen.

Many of Dickens' works have been turned into films. Probably only Shakespeare's works, theatre ones,  have more cinema adaptations than Dickens. Some are really faithful to the original story and some are adapted to modern times. You have probably seen most of them, even without knowing that they were Dickens' literary works.

Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, A tale of two cities... But let's look at one of the most recent ones: Roman Polanski's Oliver Twist (2005).

1. Why don't you look for other films inspired on Dickens' novels? Share them with the rest of the class.

The life of Dickens.

The life of Charles Dickens.

How much do you know about one of the greatest English novelists ever? 

Let's take a look at Dickens' biography...but in an entertaining way! 

1. What have you learnt about Dickens? Write down the things you've learnt.