A Christmas Carol

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Symbolism

Symbolism is employed liberally throughout A Christmas Carol as a means of elucidating key themes and ideas which are central to the text. Some of the most important symbols include Jacob Marley’s chains, the three spirits, the two children of the Ghost of Christmas Present, food, light, the weather, and church bells.

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