Christmas carol: characters- mr fezziwig (quotes & info.) Flashcards
what is the purpose of fezziwig?
to create an antithesis of scrooge.
what is he like?
generous of time, money and sprit.
what is scrooges early behaviour towards cratchit in contrast to?
fezziwig.
what is the attitude to work. Fezziwig’s employees?
quick to act on his instruction and do so with enthusiasm.
in the era of workhouses and slavish labour for those in low-paid work what is the reader reminded of?
positive approaches can lead to improved productivity.
what does scrooge do to fezziwig’s style of leadership and what does that trigger?
staunchly defends his style of leadership.
this reflection triggers further desire for change.
key quote: 1.
‘laughed all over himself, from his shoes to his organs of benevolence.’
key quote: 2.
‘no more work, tonight. christmas eve, dick. christmas, ebenezer!’
key quote: 3.
the spirit signed to him (scrooge) to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of fezziwig.
key quote: 4.
a positive light appeared to issue from fezziwig’s calves.
key quote: 5.
‘the happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.’
key quote: 6.
‘he has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil.’
what stave do we see fezziwig in?
stave 2.
