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⚫ | '''Charles Dickens''' narrates ''[[The Muppet Christmas Carol]]''. A representation of |
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⚫ | '''Charles Dickens''' narrates ''[[The Muppet Christmas Carol]]''. A representation of [[Charles Dickens (author)|the famous 19th-century novelist]] — "a genius" — this blue, furry Charles Dickens hangs out with [[Rizzo the Rat|a rat]] and knows the story of ''[[A Christmas Carol]]'' like the back of his scarred hand. |
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− | ==References== |
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− | * In an [[Ernie and Bert Sketch]] featuring Bert vocally copying Ernie's drumming, Bert is reading "A Tale of Two Breakfasts" at the beginning and end of the sketch. This is a reference to Dickens' novel ''A Tale of Two Cities'', which opens with the famous line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Similarly, Bert's book replaces "times" with "oatmeals." |
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+ | Image:GonzoCharlesDickens.jpg |
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+ | ==See also== |
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+ | * [[Charles Dickens (author)]] |
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+ | * [[Gonzo's Alternate Identities]] |
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[[Category:Muppet Christmas Carol Characters]] |
[[Category:Muppet Christmas Carol Characters]] |
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Revision as of 17:01, 28 April 2012
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Charles Dickens narrates The Muppet Christmas Carol. A representation of the famous 19th-century novelist — "a genius" — this blue, furry Charles Dickens hangs out with a rat and knows the story of A Christmas Carol like the back of his scarred hand.
Like most storytellers, Dickens is omniscient, fully aware of what the tale's characters are involved in, regardless of his location. This does not prevent him from seeking closer vantage points for observing the action, putting "Mr. Dickens" and Rizzo in frequent peril.