A Christmas Carol:Key Quotes and Ideas Flashcards
Which quotes hints at Scrooges redemption further in the book and comments on his isolation
(Stave 1)
‘…secret,self contained , and as solitary as an oyster’
Which quotes suggest that Scrooge in a produce of his experiences as a child
(Stave 2)
‘A solitary child, neglected by his friends’
What comment could you mention about Dickens intentions of mentioning Scrooges childhood?
Dickens hints at the effect on society which occurs children are raised poorly. He could be reflecting when he said that how society treats is children is a direct test of its moral worth.
What did Scrooge carry around with him always?
Stave 1
‘He carried his own low temperature always about with him’
What is a quotes which supports the idea that Fred is the antithesis of Scrooge?
Stave 1
‘He had so heated himself with rapid walking in fog and frost’
What quotes hints that Christmas time is the perfect time for redemption and simultaneously reminds the Christian audience of value that society should be upholding .
Stave 1-Fred
‘I have always thought of Christmas time…as a good time;a kind,forgiving, charitable,pleasant time’
Which quotes reflect upper class views on the poor and mentions the Malthusian Controversy?
Stave 1-Scrooge
‘If they would rather die,” said Scrooge,”they better do it and decrease the surplus population”
Which Spirit uses Scrooges words against him and what does he say?
The Spirit of Christmas present
“What then? If he be like to die (Tiny Tim), he had better do it and decrease the surplus population.”
What is the ghost of Marley wearing?
“I wear the chains I forged in life”
What is the purpose of Marley in stave 1?
1.Marley is a preview of Scrooges future if he doesn’t change
2.To replicate what not to do in life
3. Open Scrooges eyes for possible redemption
What does Marley say is his business in the afterlife?
“Mankind was my business.The common welfare was my business; charity,mercy,forbearance,and benevolence,we’re all my business”
What is the purpose of Fezziwig?
Antithesis of Scrooge as an employer.
Shows Scrooge that you can still make money and still be surrounded by positivity and people
What quote shows Fezziwigs contribution to his community?
Scrooge
“The happiness he brings he gives,is quite as great as if it costs a fortune”
How does Belle describe Scrooges desire for money?
“I have seen your nobler aspirations fall off one by one, until the master-passion,Gain, engrossed you”
What does Belle feel she has been replaced by?
“Another idol displace me,a golden one”
