christmas carol quotes Flashcards
‘sectret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster’
it is a simile. Scrooge is being compared to an oyster to empisase his lonley nature much like an oyster e.g the pearl.
‘his clerk, whos in a dismal little cell beyond, a sort of tank, was copying letters’
decribing his clerk working in a small crammped room highlighting scrooge’s mistreatment of his clerk
‘if they had rater die, they had better do it and decrease the surplus population’
this deponstates scrooge’s attitude to the population, this emphisises scroog has no sympaths for the poor and sees them as a burden to society and are not deserving.
‘it was long, and…made of cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds and heavy purses wrought in steel’
whats Marley valued in life sybolizing his focus on wealth and possesion.
‘mankind was my buissness’
It reveals Marley’s remorse for prioritizing wealth and business over the well-being of humanity.
‘from the crown of it’s head there sprung a bright clear jet of light’
bright light symbolizes the truth and enlightenment the spirit will bring to Scrooge. The light is a metaphorical tool to illuminate Scrooge’s life and the choices he made, highlighting the need for change.
‘a solitary child, neglected by his friends, is left there still.’
This quote could suggest why Scrooge is the way he is now. He was neglected by society as a child so feels he can’t join society now, as he’s afraid of rejection. He cries when seeing this showing the feelings are still very raw to him.
‘he has the power to render us happ or unhappy…that happiness he gives is quite as much as if it cost a fortune’
describes the character Fezziwig. It highlights how a positive employer, like Fezziwig, can greatly impact the well-being and happiness of their employees, even with seemingly minimal effort or cost.
‘i have seen you nobler aspirations fall off one by one, until the master-passion, gain, engrosses you.’
represents the metaphorical stripping of Scrooge in sense of his moral value and beliefs.The personification of “Gain” is used to replace Belle as Scrooge’s new lover.(money)
‘“Spirit!” said scrooge, “show mw no more! conduct me home. why do you delight to torture me?”
This exclamation reveals Scrooge’s deep remorse and the anguish caused by witnessing his past, which he now understands to be a source of his present isolation and unhappiness
‘scrooge entered timidly and hung his head before this spirit’
This signifies a shift in Scrooge’s demeanor, contrasting with his earlier stubbornness and pride. He is no longer the hardened, defiant Scrooge, but rather a man humbled by the spirit’s presence.
‘there sat a jolly giant, glorious to see, who bore a glowing torch…to shed its light on Scrooge.’
It describes the Ghost of Christmas Present, who is embodied as a large, benevolent spirit. The glowing torch is a symbol of abundance and the light it casts on Scrooge signifies the spirit’s intention to illuminate his understanding of Christmas and the importance of generosity.
‘two smaller cratchits, boy and girl, came tearing in, screaming that outside the baker’s they had smelt the goose’
even if they dont have alot the who family even the children are greatful for what they have
‘“whith and intrest he had never felt before…“no,no….oh no, kind spirit! say he will be spared.’
scrooge is starting to sypathise with the poor as he is begging the spirit that Tiny Tim wiill be spared and not dies this contests to the beggining of the novela where he did not care for such things
‘this boy is ignorance. This girl is want. Beware of them both, and all of their degree; but most of all beware this boy for on his brow i see that written which is Doom.’
They represent the societal ills of ignorance and poverty, and the devastating effects they have on the poor and vulnerable. Ignorance symbolizes the lack of knowledge and education, while Want represents the desperation and needs of those suffering from poverty. If he doesnt change then some thing bad will happem emphising the word Doom and what is to come for scrooge if he doesnt.
‘scrooge…beheld a solemn phantom, draped and hooded, coming like a mist along the ground, towards him.’
shows the stark contrast between the ghosts, this one being more frightning then the otheres emphisising the dark future to come to him
‘the whole quarter reeked with crime, with filth, and misery.’
The fact that Scrooge has not “penetrated” this area symbolises how ignorant he is of social problems in his society.
Dickens is commenting on the ignorance of wealthy Victorians who ignored the poverty of those less fortunate than them.
‘no fog, no mist; clear bright jovial… heavenly sky, sweet, fresh air.’
Pathetic fallacy: weather has been a motif throughout the novella, and here the motif reaches completion-> Scrooge no longer lives in darkness, as he’s emerged into light.
-In past, Scrooge rejects light, Now he embraces light-> reflects how Scrooge has been emotionally enriched.
’ i am as light as a feather, i am as happy as an angel, i am as merry as a schoolboy.’
the innocence of the angle and school boy contrasts with the hellish image of Marley’s ghost.
emphisises his change. light as a feather means that he is no longer worried about money which is a contrast to Marley’s ghost.
‘scrooge regarded everyone with a delighted smile.’
Description of Scrooge, which is a contrast to the beggining of the novela as now he smiles at everyone even if they are poor or rich.
