Characters Flashcards
Who is the main character in ‘A Christmas Carol’?
Ebenezer Scrooge
What words describe Scrooge at the beginning of the novel?
- Bitter
- Cynical
- Isolated
- Mean
- Miserly
Finish the sentence: Scrooge is _____________, so he shows no compassion to others
Unsympathetic
Who was Jacob Marley?
Scrooge’s old business partner
In what form does Marley exist as in ‘A Christmas Carol’?
A ghost, as he ha been dead for seven years
What is the name of Scrooge’s nephew?
Fred
Finish the sentence: Fred is a complete ________ to Scrooge
Contrast
What does Fred show?
True Christmas Spirit
How many ghosts are there?
3
What does the Ghost of Christmas Past look like?
A strange mixture of child-like and aged features
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present look like?
A giant, charismatic, colourful fellow
What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come look like?
A silent, draped figure
What are the roles of the ghosts?
- Christmas Past: Explaining the mistakes Scrooge has already made
- Christmas Present: Showing Scrooge the effects of his current actions
- Christmas Yet to Come: Showing Scrooge his fate if he doesn’t change his ways
Who are the Cratchits?
The family of Bob, Scrooge’s clerk
Which Cratchit is very ill?
Tiny Tim
