A Christmas Carol Quotations

Question 1

What does the quote “ …secret and self-contained and solitary as an oyster” highlight?

Answer 1

Scrooge chooses isolation
This would have been seen as strange behaviour at the time
Sibilance can portray slyness or danger

Question 2

What does the quote “solitary as an oyster “ highlight?

Answer 2

Surrounded by people but still alone
Scrooge has some hidden value and goodness inside of him