christmas carol Flashcards

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solitary as an oyster

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the adjective solitary shows scrooges isolated existence within society and the individualistic character he is

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as solitary as an oyster

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/the noun oyster is an object found at the bottom of the ocean and is seen to symobolise scrooges lonely disliked character

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as solitary as an oyster

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oysters contain a pearl inside which could suggest that there might be good buried deep inside of scrooge it also links the idea that scrooge had a hard exterior but a soft interior dickens had done this to show that there is good within eveyone and we must all strive to be the best version of ourselves

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i am as light as a feather

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the noun feather associates with bird, birds can fly this creates a feeling of freedom and emphasis the positive spirit scrooge is now feeling

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i am as light as a feather

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he has broken out of his locked up and excluded from society behaviour dickens’s has done this to show that everyone has the ability to change-even the vilest of individuals this inspires the reader that they too have the ability to change

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ghost of Christmas past(represents memory)

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the ghost of christmas past represents memory she shows scrooge events from his past in hopes of shredding light

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ghost of Christmas past

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to remind scrooge that he was not alway bitter and a misery if the ghost can help him who remember who he once was there is hope

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jacob marley

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marley can be seen as a physical representation of the christian system of heaven and hell and the importance of redemtion

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jacob marley

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Jacob marley has chains and locks on him the chains represents his sins in life and his guilt in failing to help his fellow man he is forged the chain himself and wears it though

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ghost of christmas future (year of death) (yet to come)

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the ghost of christmas future represents fear of death

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ghost of christams yet to come

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this ghost shows scrooge that if he continues his current ways there is a reckoning that awaits for him

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the ghost of Christmas yet to come

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jacob marley paid for his actions on earth if he does not change scrooge will suffer the same fate

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ghost of Christmas present (represents generosity and good will)

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taught scrooge the most
only ghost showed compassion

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timeline

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introduced as cold
refuses to give to charity
markets ghost visits to prepare for scary fate
christmas past -lonley boy /belle/fezziwig
cratchit home (tiny tim)
ignorance and want
ghost of christmas yet to come visions of scrooges death
scrooge wakes up on xmas day
new chance to repent
turkey for cratchit second father to tiny tim

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scrooge

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main character

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jacob marley

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former buisness partner

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tiny tim

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He is the youngest son of Bob Cratchit, Scrooge’s employee Tim is a cheerful and kind boy, but he is also very sick and needs a crutch to walk.

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bob cratchit

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He is the clerk who works for Ebenezer Scrooge, the main character of the story. Cratchit is a kind and hardworking man, but he is also poor and struggling to support his large family.

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fred

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He is the nephew of Ebenezer Scrooge, the main character of the story. Unlike his uncle, Fred is cheerful, kind, and generous, and he enjoys celebrating Christmas with his friends and family. Throughout the story, Fred tries to convince Scrooge to embrace the holiday spirit and join him in his festivities, despite Scrooge’s initial reluctance.

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fezziwig

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He is the former employer of Ebenezer Scrooge, the main character of the story. Fezziwig is depicted as a kind and generous man who treats his employees well and celebrates Christmas with them. His character serves as an example of the importance of kindness, compassion, and generosity towards others, and stands in contrast to Scrooge’s own miserly behavior.

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belle

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ignorance

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want

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old joe