Christmas Carol Key Quotes Flashcards
1
Q
What does it say at the beginning of the novella?
A
“Marley was dead, to begin with”
2
Q
What effect does the quote “Marley was dead, to begin with” have?
A
The quote “Marley was dead, to begin with” makes it clear straight away that spiritualism will appear in the book which appeals to victorian readers.
3
Q
Scrooge is “as solitary as _ _”
A
Scrooge is “as solitary as an oyster”. This demonstrates that Scrooge likes to be isolated
4
Q
Scrooge is “as hard and s____ __ _____”
A
Scrooge is “as hard and sharp as flint”
5
Q
What does the quote “external heat and cold had little influence upon him” demonstrate about Scrooge?
A
The quote “external heat and cold had little influence upon him” demonstrates that scrooge is emotionally numb
