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Question 1

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all quotes

Answer 1

‘finding yourself a year older and not an hour richer’
‘acted like a man out of his wits’
‘to say a word or two to my clerk’
‘say he will be spared’
‘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 and quotations

Answer 3

Materialistic views prevent him from celebrating Christmas, sees it as a time for ‘finding yourself a year older and not an hour richer’ concerned with monetary gain only, pessimistic, spiteful to those who celebrate, reluctant to allow Bob time off work

Question 4

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2nd point & quotations

Answer 4

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 5

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3rd point & quotations

Answer 5

Expresses new concern for others, more empathetic ‘say he will be spared’ 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