A Christmas Carol Themed: Transformation and Redemption

Question 1

What are some important quotes form Stave One themed Transformation and Redemption?

Answer 1

1. Oh! but he was a tight - fisted hand at the grindstone, Scrooge. a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner! Hard and sharp as flint, from which no steel had ever struck out generous fire; secret, and self contained as an oyster.

Question 2

What are some important quotes from Stave Three themed Transformation and Redemption?

Answer 2

1. “Spirit” said Scrooge submissively, “conduct me where you will. I went forth last night on compulsion, and I learnt a lesson which is working now. Tonight, if you have ought to teach me, let me profit by it.”

Question 3

What are some important quotes from Stave Four themed Transformation and redemption?

Answer 3

1. “Spirit” he cried tight clutching at it’s robe. “hear me! I am not the man I was. I will not be the man I must have been but for this intercourse. Why show me this if, If I am past all hope?”

Question 4

What are some important quotes that are themed Transformation and Redemption in Stave 5?

Answer 4

1. “I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a school - boy. I am as giddy as a drunken man. A Merry Christmas to everybody! A happy New Year to all the world. Hallo here! Whoop! Hallo!”

Question 5

How does the author use literary devices to represent the theme of Transformation and Redemption?

Answer 5

Dickens uses a variety of literary devices to describe Scrooge’s isolation and misery at the start of the novella. The similes here emphasize Scrooge’s total lack of warmth and friendship.

Question 6

How does the author use Scrooge in Stave Three to represent the theme of Transformation and Redemption?

Answer 6

Although Scrooge is initially reluctant to hear what the spirits have to teach him, he begins to show a change of heart when the Ghost of Christmas Present arrives, promising to learn from their lessons.

Question 7

How does the author use Scrooge in Stave Four to represent the Theme of Transformation ad Redemption?

Answer 7

After the final spirit’s visit, Scrooge promises to be a changed man. By declaring he is not “past all hope” Dickens shows us that it is never too late to change and start making amends for past mistakes.

Question 8

How does the author use Scrooge in Stave 5 to represent the theme Transformation and Redemption?

Answer 8

Scrooge’s use of similes to describe his happiness after his transformation link back to the very start of the story and contrast with the similes that were used to describe his coldness and isolation in Stave One.