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Why did Dickens begin the story in the present and later use flashbacks to show the past, rather than begin the story in the past?

A Christmas Carol: Stave Two

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Hey there!!

They began with the present because so he can remember why he became so angry with the world.

Hope this helped and have a great day! (:
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