Charity

Question 1

‘There was a boy singing a Christmas Carol at my door last night. I should like to have given him something: that’s all.’

'’I should like to be able to** say a word or two to my clerk just now! **That’s all.”

Answer 1

STAVE 2
-It shows that Scrooge feels regret which is the first sign of transformation into a philanthropic man.
-After seeing the scenes of his past life, he feels regret for his lack of charity.

Question 1

“If they would rather die,” said Scrooge, “they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.

Answer 1

STAVE 1
This links to Malthusian politics where Thomas Malthus believes that the poor should just die to solve issues as then there wouldn’t be such a drain on society which highlights how misanthropic and callous Scrooge is.

Question 2

‘He [Fezziwig] has the power to render us happy or unhappy’

‘Shaking hands with everyone’

‘Jovial voice’

Answer 2

STAVE 2
These quotations show how Fezzwig exudes happiness and joy which teaches Scrooge that you do not have to be a horrible employer but can brighten people’s lives.

Question 3

“God bless us every one!” said Tiny Tim

“Mr Scrooge!” said Bob; “I’ll give you Mr Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast!”

‘Oh, a wonderful pudding!’

Answer 3

STAVE 3
This shows despite their poverty how grateful and kind they are too all (even thanking Scrooge for the meal despite his horrid treatment of Bob).
-Dickens therefore it commenting on the
good morals of the poor.

Question 4

‘A great many back-payments are included in it.’

Answer 4

STAVE 5
Scrooge says this to the portly gentleman showing his newfound philanthropic selfwho is devoted now to helping the poor.

Question 5

‘I’ll raise your salary, and endeavour to assist your struggling family’

Answer 5

STAVE 5
-Scrooge here recognises he wants to be more like Fezziwig (his previous employer from Stave Two) and help Bob Cratchit and his family