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Question 1

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all quotes

Answer 1

‘acted like a man out of his wits’
‘to say a word or two to my clerk’
‘Show me no more!’
‘tell me if Tiny Tim will live’
‘hung his head’
‘honour Christmas in my heart’
‘I will live in the Past, Present and the Future’

Question 2

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Opening point

Answer 2

At beginning, Scrooge is miserly, self isolated and selfish, after spiritual journey, metamorphosed into a charitable and family involved figure

Question 3

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1st point & quotations

Answer 3

Scrooge visits Fezziwig’s party, finds joy in watching the lively, communal scene ‘acted like a man out of his wits’ simile, youthful, first sign of happiness, start of change, reflects, realises error of his ways ‘to say a word or two to my clerk’ desire to rectify and be more kind

Question 4

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2nd point & quotations

Answer 4

Re visits turning point in his life, Belle letting him go due to him being avaricious, when rel ended, S lost all human affection, forgot feeling of love, is regretful and distressed ‘Show me no more!’ imperatives, feels taunted& overwhelmed, jealous of his potential life

Question 5

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3rd point & quotations

Answer 5

Expresses new concern for others, more empathetic ‘tell me is Tiny Tim iwll live’ understanding social connections, when told he will die Scrooge is shameful, recognises his selfishness ‘hung his head’ paralinguistics, changed attitude, learns true effects of poverty on a family

Question 6

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4th point & quotations

Answer 6

True epiphany at end of Stave 4, vows to change, assures spirit ‘honour Christmas in my heart’ now sees xmas as something to cherish, represents kindness and goodwill, climactic moment, embraces the Spirits’ lessons ‘I will live in the past, the present, and the future’ becomes moral figure, cycle of teaching and change leads to better society for all, fairy tale ending of villain becoming a truly good person