Christmas Carol Flashcards
🎩 Ebenezer Scrooge 4 Quotes
Themes: Redemption, Greed, Isolation, Transformation
“Hard and sharp as flint.” (Narrator)
– Isolation, Cold-heartedness
– A simile suggesting emotional hardness, yet flint can spark — hinting at potential for change.
“Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?” (Scrooge)
– Ignorance, Cruelty
– Shows his lack of compassion. Dickens critiques the harsh treatment of the poor in Victorian society.
“I will honour Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.” (Scrooge)
– Redemption, Change
– He embraces transformation. Dickens shows it’s never too late to change.
“He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man.” (Narrator)
– Transformation
– Confirms his full redemption. A model of moral growth and generosity.
👻 Jacob Marley 3 Quotes
Themes: Guilt, Redemption, Social Responsibility
“I wear the chain I forged in life.” (Marley)
– Guilt, Consequences
– A metaphor for the burden of selfishness. Dickens warns readers to care for others before it’s too late.
“Mankind was my business!” (Marley)
– Responsibility, Regret
– Marley realises too late that helping others should’ve been his priority — a direct moral lesson.
“You have yet a chance and hope of escaping my fate.” (Marley)
– Redemption, Warning
– He acts as a messenger of change, offering Scrooge a path to salvation.
🌟 Ghost of Christmas Past 3 Quotes
Themes: Memory, Reflection, Regret
“A solitary child, neglected by his friends.” (Ghost of Christmas Past)
– Loneliness, Sympathy
– Reflects Scrooge’s unhappy childhood, giving us insight into how he became bitter.
“Another idol has displaced me… a golden one.” (Belle)
– Greed, Lost Love
– Belle ends their relationship because of his obsession with wealth. Money replaces love.
“Would you so soon put out the light I give?” (Ghost of Christmas Past)
– Truth, Pain
– The spirit’s light symbolizes painful memories Scrooge would rather ignore — but needs to face to change.
🎄 Ghost of Christmas Present 3 Quotes
Themes: Celebration, Generosity, Social Injustice
“Come in, and know me better, man!” (Ghost of Christmas Present)
– Warmth, Joy
– Welcoming and open, he encourages Scrooge to experience community and generosity.
“This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want.” (Ghost of Christmas Present)
– Social Injustice
– Dickens uses these symbolic children to show how society creates poverty and ignorance.
“They are Man’s.” (Ghost of Christmas Present)
– Accountability
– The responsibility lies with humanity. Dickens pushes for collective moral action.
🕯️ Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come 3 Quotes
Themes: Fear, Death, Redemption
“The Spirit answered not, but pointed onward with its hand.” (Narrator)
– Mystery, Consequence
– Its silence is haunting. It forces Scrooge to witness the future and decide for himself.
“I fear you more than any spectre I have seen.” (Scrooge)
– Fear, Self-awareness
– Shows genuine fear of what he might become. Dickens uses fear to push transformation.
“Am I that man who lay upon the bed?” (Scrooge)
– Realisation, Change
– He confronts his own death and the legacy he’s created — a key moment in his moral shift.
🧣 Bob Cratchit 3 Quotes
Themes: Kindness, Poverty, Family
“I’ll give you Mr. Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast.” (Bob Cratchit)
– Forgiveness, Gratitude
– Despite poor treatment, Bob shows grace and loyalty, highlighting his goodness.
“My little, little child!” (Bob Cratchit)
– Grief, Loss
– A heartbreaking moment that shows the emotional pain caused by poverty and loss.
“He ran home to Camden Town as hard as he could pelt.” (Narrator)
– Family, Joy
– His energy and excitement reflect the strength of the Cratchit family bond despite hardship.
🧒 Tiny Tim 2 Quotes
Themes: Innocence, Hope, Social Inequality
“God bless us, every one!” (Tiny Tim)
– Unity, Hope
– His line represents the spirit of Christmas and Dickens’ message of kindness to all.
“He hoped the people saw him in the church.” (Narrator about Tiny Tim)
– Faith, Inspiration
– Tim wants to inspire compassion. Even in weakness, he thinks of others.
🧥 Fred (Scrooge’s Nephew) 2 Quotes
Themes: Family, Optimism, Forgiveness
“His wealth is of no use to him.” (Fred)
– Emptiness of Greed
– Fred critiques Scrooge’s values. True joy comes from human connection, not riches.
“I mean to give him the same chance every year.” (Fred)
– Forgiveness, Loyalty
– Fred remains hopeful, showing the importance of patience and family.
🕺 Fezziwig 2 Quotes
Themes: Joy, Leadership, Generosity
“The happiness he gives is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.” (Narrator/Scrooge)
– Kindness, Business Ethics
– Fezziwig’s generosity contrasts with Scrooge’s earlier coldness. A model employer.
“No more work tonight.” (Fezziwig)
– Celebration, Care
– He values joy and community. Dickens promotes humane treatment of workers.
🧵 Belle 2 Quotes
Themes: Love, Loss, Materialism
“You fear the world too much.” (Belle)
– Fear, Greed
– She identifies Scrooge’s fear of poverty, which leads him to worship money.
“May you be happy in the life you have chosen.” (Belle)
– Finality, Regret
– A gentle but firm goodbye. Her loss symbolises what Scrooge has sacrificed for wealth.
👨👩👧👦 Mrs. Cratchit 2 Quotes
Themes: Love, Strength, Class Tension
“I’ll drink his health for your sake and the day’s.” (Mrs. Cratchit)
– Bitterness, Loyalty
– She despises Scrooge but honours Bob’s values. She represents working-class resilience.
“Such a goose, Martha!” (Mrs. Cratchit)
– Pride, Family Joy
– Shows how she takes pride in even the simplest things — Dickens celebrates dignity in poverty.
🧶 Martha Cratchit 1 Quote
Themes: Family, Love
“Not coming on Christmas Day?” (Martha Cratchit)
– Family, Concern
– Even a joke about absence shows how much family means to them. Reflects strong emotional bonds.
👗 Charity Collectors 2 Quotes
Themes: Kindness, Social Duty
“What shall I put you down for?” (First Gentleman)
– Hope, Politeness
– They’re polite and hopeful, contrasting with Scrooge’s harshness.
“Many would rather die.” (First Gentleman)
– Desperation, Injustice
– Highlights how severe poverty is. Dickens wants readers to feel urgency for change.
🕵️♂️ Businessmen 1 Quote
Themes: Greed, Reputation, Death
“Old Scratch has got his own at last.” (Businessman)
– Mockery, Indifference
– Scrooge’s death is spoken of with no sorrow — highlighting how empty his life has been.
