by Tracy Rosa
First published 2018
Charles Dickens begins telling A Christmas Carol to his audience, but this performance takes an unexpected turn. His famous characters come to life, acting out scenes from the beloved tale in theatrical vignettes. Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and the Christmas spirits perform their roles as Dickens narrates. Then Scrooge breaks free from the script. He faces his creator directly, accusing Dickens of character assassination. The miserly protagonist argues his case, defending his reputation against the author who made him infamous. What starts as a traditional retelling becomes a courtroom drama where fictional character challenges real author. Scrooge demands justice for how he has been portrayed to generations of readers. The central tension builds as creator and creation clash over truth, representation, and responsibility. This theatrical confrontation explores the relationship between authors and their characters, questioning who owns a story once it enters the world.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, 20th-century, 21st-century, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: creator-vs-creation, metafiction
Period: 19th-Century
71 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform