A Christmas Carol Quotes - Tiny Tim

Question 1

Whys: 1

Answer 1

Through his sentimentalised depiction of Tiny Tim and the prospect of his untimely death, Dickens evokes pathos and creates a sense of urgency for action from his readership before it is too late and innocent lives are lost. In doing so, he criticises a laissez-faire attitude of allowing poverty to run its course without interference, showing the inevitable and bleak consequences of the failure to intervene and support those in desperate need. His solution to this, is the acceptance of collective responsibility and commencement of charitable giving.

Question 2

“God bless us, every one!”

Answer 2

Stave 3**
His line captures hope, faith, and innocence despite poverty. It becomes symbolic of goodwill.

Question 3

“He hoped the people saw him… because he was a cripple.”

Answer 3

Stave 3**
Tiny Tim inspires empathy and selflessness. Dickens shows how the poor still think of others.

Question 4

“Spirit of Tiny Tim, thy childish essence was from God.”

Answer 4

Stave 4**
Religious, angelic portrayal of Tim. His death represents injustice and failure of society.

Question 5

Whys 2:

Answer 5

Moral compass, symbol of innocence and consequence