1. Dickens and Alcott Webquest
Using the web, find the answers to the following questions about the foremost writers
of the 20th century.
1. When and where was Charles Dickens born? _______________________________
2. When and where was Louisa May Alcott born? ______________________________
3. Describe Dickens’ childhood.
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4. How did his childhood effect the subject of his writings?
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5. Describe Alcott’s childhood.
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6. How did her childhood effect the subject of her writings?
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7. Name two characters in Dickens’ work that mirror members of his family.
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8. Name two characters in Alcott’s work that mirror members of her family.
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2. 9. Name two novels of Dickens written prior to A Christmas Carol.
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10. Name two novels of Alcott’s written after Little Women
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11. What is the most autobiographical of Dickens’ novels? _______________________
12. What is the most autobiographical of Alcott’s novels? _________________________
13.Name two famous authors who were friends of Dickens. ______________________
14.Name two famous authors who were friends of Alcott. _______________________
15.Compare and contrast the works of Alcott and Dickens.
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