A Christmas Carol Themes: Christmas Spirit

Question 1

What are key quotes form Stave One themed Christmas Spirit?

Answer 1

1. “I am sure i have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round… as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time: the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut - up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they were really were fellow - passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound to other journeys. “ - Fred Stave One

Question 2

What are some key quotes from Stave Three themed Christmas Spirit?

Answer 2

1. There was nothing very cheerful in the climate or the town, and yet was there an air of cheerfulness abroad that the clearest summer air and the brightest summer sun might have endeavoured to diffuse in vain. - Stave Three

Question 3

What are some more important quotes from Stave Three themed Christmas Spirit?

Answer 3

1. “Mr. Scrooge!” said Bob; “I’ll give you Mr. Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast!” - Bob Cratchit
2. “The Founder of the Feast indeed!” cried Mrs Cratchit, reddening. “I wish I had him here. I’d give him a piece of my mind to feast upon, and I’d hope he’d have a good appetite for it.” - Mrs Cratchit
3. “My dear,” said Bob, “the children; Christmas Day” - Bob Cratchit

Question 4

What are some important quotes in Stave Five themed Christmas Spirit?

Answer 4

1. “A Merry Christmas Bob!” said Scrooge, with an earnestness that could not be mistaken, as he clapped him on the back. “A merrier Christmas, Bob, my good fellow, than I have given you, for many a year! I’ll raise your salary, an endeavour to assist your struggling family, and we will discuss your affairs this very afternoon, over a Christmas bowl of smoking bishop, Bob!” - Stave 5

Question 5

How does the author use Fred?

Answer 5

Fred sums up the Christmas spirit here - to him, it means treating the less fortunate in society as equals and showing them kindness. To Fred, this brings rewards that are more important than money.

Question 6

How does dickens describe the Christmas spirit?

Answer 6

Dickens describes the power of the Christmas spirit - even the miserable winter weather and the dirty streets of Victorian London can’t overpower the cheerfulness spread by Christmas time.

Question 7

How does dickens Bob Cratchit’s Christmas spirit?

Answer 7

Bob Cratchit demonstrates the spirit of Christmas day by giving a toast to Scrooge. Bob shows thankfulness for what he has and forgiveness to those who mistreat him, even if he gets no thanks in return.

Question 8

How does dickens describe Scrooge’s Christmas spirit at the end of the book?

Answer 8

At the end of the novella, Scrooge finally understands the spirit of Christmas - spreading kindness and joy to others bring more happiness than any amount of wealth.