Bob Cratchit / Family

Question 1

All Bob Cratchit/Family Quotes

Answer 1

• Mrs Cratchit “dressed out but poorly in a twice-turned gown, but brave in ribbons” (Stave 3 - Selfishness/Materialism)
• “My little,little child!” cried Bob. “My little child!” (Stave 4 - Kindness/Family)
• “If quite convenient sir” (Stave 1 - Social Injustice/ Poverty)

Question 2

Mrs Cratchit “dressed out but poorly in a twice-turned gown, but brave in ribbons” (Stave 3 - Selfishness/Materialism)

Answer 2

• Athethisis of materialistic, make best with the little they have
• Alliteration of “twice-turned gown” emphasises poverty
• However, the festivity of “ribbons” shows they glorify the little they have symbolised by ribbons and display gratitude and love for one another

Question 3

“My little,little child!” cried Bob. “My little child!” (Stave 4 - Kindness/Family)

Answer 3

• Pathos and compassion is evoked for Bob
• Repetition on “little” hints at fragility and innocence, reinforcing that innocent and fragile children are victims to belligerent cycle of poverty. Social change needed

Question 4

“If quite convenient sir” (Stave 1 - Social Injustice/ Poverty)

Answer 4

• Short exchange of dialogue in Stave 1 represents how poor lower classes were silenced and opressed by upper classes