I'm not sure how many film versions exist of this classic Christmas tale, but there does seem to be a plethora of them. Probably due to this, I have never opened the text before. Although, I felt that I knew what it would contain. For the most part, I believe I was correct. However, it was easier to distinguish certain qualities as portrayed by Charles Dickens instead of the interpretations of producers and directors.
A Christmas Carol is not a surprise story. It's about the ability of man to repent and turn again to the good things of life: human interaction, joy and service, as well as the concept that there is always time to change, as long as we capitalize on the opportunity. The interesting thing I discovered was the partial hint at Dickens' displeasure with America (it has been mentioned in certain articles that Dickens at one time traveled to the United States in a effort to promote international copyright laws, an issue that has continued to plague the world in one form or another even today).
Dickens' philosophy on the redeeming value of assisting our human brothers and sisters echo the importance of Christian values in business dealings as well as familial relationships. Truly, by becoming more giving and benevolent, we can assist our fellow man in not only survival but also in success in this world.
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