A Christmas Carol Quotes - Fred Flashcards
“A merry Christmas, uncle! God save you!” Stave One
Shows Fred’s cheerful and festive spirit.
He clearly loves his uncle and does his best to connect with him.
“his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled” Stave One
Fred is the foil to his uncle, full of energy and optimism as a young man
Perhaps what Scrooge was once like - acts as a foil to Scrooge’s initial character
“Christmas time… is the only time I know of when men and women seem to open their shut-up hearts freely” Stave One
Fred recognises the beauty of the Christmas spirit and is not afraid to challenge his uncle on his “humbug” attitude.
Dickens aims to challenge the common antisocial behaviour in industrial England.
“he’s a comical fellow and not so pleasant as he might be” Stave Three
Fred recognises Scrooge’s faults and understands why people dislike his uncle.
“I am sorry for him; I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried. Who suffers by his ill whims? Himself, always” Stave Three
Shows Fred pities his uncle and defends him loyally despite his wife and others criticising him.
Shows what a human Fred is.
[as Scrooge nervously enters Fred’s Christmas party] “Let him in! It is a mercy he didn’t shake his arm off.” Stave Five
Dickens describes how delighted Fred was to see his uncle Scrooge. He embraces Scrooge so warmly and is finally rewarded for his persistent efforts in reaching out to Scrooge.
“Wonderful party, wonderful games, wonderful unanimity, won-der-ful happiness!” Stave Five
Repetition of “wonderful” stresses just how enjoyable the party is, for Scrooge now that he is transformed.
The noun “unanimity” suggests how close they all felt.
