Topic > The symbolic number: seven - 712

Scrooge, the protagonist of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, shows all the characteristics of an unhappy and lonely person because he alienates himself from society. His nephew invites him to celebrate Christmas lunch with the family, but he repeatedly refuses all offers. The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge that his decisions affect others, which triggers a change within him. The sacredness of participating in a family feast is fully revealed during Cratchit's Christmas dinner, celebrated on Saturday, the seventh day of the week. Seven, the Church's works of mercy, are represented in Caravaggio's 1607 oil painting “The Seven Works of Mercy” (Web Gallery of Art). Creatively illustrates some actions that all human beings should respect in life; bury the dead, visit the imprisoned, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, visit the sick, and give relief to the thirsty. All acts that concern almsgiving and service to others. “Seven Days a Week,” an episode of the television show Barney & Friends, teaches children about the days of the week, Sunday through Saturday. The common working week is made up of five days, from Monday to Friday, and the weekend, a time for family, fun and relaxation, extends from Friday evening to Sunday. These seven days together create a week in the calendar, the method by which all people keep track of time. Similarly educational, Barney teaches children the seven colors of the rainbow by having them learn an upbeat and catchy song known as the “Rainbow Song.” This song relates the seven colors, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, to a tangible object of each color. Children, being visual learners at a young age, ...... center the card ...... all life experiences and ways of looking at the world. Works CitedDickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. Clayton, DE: Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classics, 2005. Print.Kren, Emil and Daniel Marx. "The Seven Works of Mercy". Art web gallery. Np, nd Web. 02 December 2013.Kumar, Kumar. “Seven Oceans of Pain!!!”. Poem Hunters.com.2007.Web.Parker, Phillip. “Rainbow Song”.nd ()"pH." World of chemistry. Gale, 2000. Science in context. Network. December 4, 2013."Seven Ancient Wonders of the World." History.com. A&E and Web television networks. December 04, 2013."Seven days a week." Barney and friends. You write. Leach, Sheryl, Dennis DeShazer, and Kathy Parker.1992. Television.Seven. Director David Fincher. Perf. Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey. 1995. DVD.