Characters-Bob Cratchit

Question 1

3 words to describe Bob

Answer 1

Humble
Hardworking
Family man

Question 2

Use evidence to imply Bob is sensitive

Answer 2

‘My little, little child! Cries Bob. My little child!’
The repetition of the adjective ‘little’ adds to the upsetting effect of Bobs cry and we as readers feel a huge amount of sympathy for him.

Question 3

Use evidence to suggest Bob is generous.

Answer 3

‘I’ll give you Mr Scrooge the Founder of the feast’
This shows that even though the Cratchits have little money and Scrooge is too tight-fisted he won’t give them more money, the cratchits are still grateful for what they have.