Christmas Flashcards
Christmas spirit in A Christmas Carol
What quote shows Scrooge’s regret from actions in Stave 1 and a bit of Christmas Spirit in him?
“There was a boy singing a Christmas Carol at my door last night. I should like to have given him something: that’s all.” - Stave 2 (Scrooge) Tone: Melancholy, regretful
What quote shows how opposite Scrooge and Fezziwig (Scrooge’s old boss) are as employers?
“…shaking hands with every person individually as he or she went out, wished him or her a Merry Christmas.” -Stave 2 (Narrator describing Fezziwig) Use of verb wished shows how Fezziwig enjoyed spreading Christmas cheer and positivity.
What quote shows the joy Christmas brought to the poor?
“There was nothing very cheerful in the climate or the town, and yet was there an air of cheerfulness abroad.” -Stave 3 (Narrator) Use of adjective cheerfulness shows the joy Christmas and togetherness brings to the poor.
What quote shows Scrooge’s redemption and new found Christmas spirit?
“He knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the Knowledge.” -Stave 5 (Narrator) Theme: redemption, Christmas- Gives the story a good ending and effect.
