Belle Flashcards
Analyse quote “another idol has displaced me.. a golden one”
-Belle is no longer the focal point of his affections and aspirations; instead, his pursuit of wealth has become his new “idol”—something that commands his complete devotion. In this sense, the use of the word “idol” connects Scrooge’s obsession with money to a form of idolatry, a powerful critique of a society that increasingly elevates material wealth over emotional fulfillment.
-the word “golden” represents the corrosive power of money that has gradually replaced Belle in Scrooge’s affections. Gold, being a precious and highly valued commodity, is portrayed as the ultimate goal for Scrooge, and in his fixation on acquiring it, he loses sight of the things that once brought him true joy and fulfillment. Gold becomes not just a means to an end for Scrooge, but an object of worship—a force that consumes him and distorts his priorities.
