Bob Cratchit Flashcards
Fearful, frightened. This word indicates how worried and distressed he is about being punished by Scrooge
“‘It’s only once a year sir’ pleaded Bob”
Anonymous and unknown. Highlights how lower class didn’t have an identity
‘the Clerk’
Sensitive and emotional. Repetition of ‘little’ adds to the sad essense of Bob’s cry. We feel sympathy for him
“My little,little child!” “My little child!”
Generous and benevolent. Cratchit is generous enough to be grateful to his boss
‘I’ll give you Mr.Scrooge, the Founder of the feast!’
Obedient and respectful. His effors are to warm himself at the candle are pitiful but he would much rather prefer to do this then challenge Scrooge
‘tried to warm himself at the candle”