Christmas Carol - Stave 2 Flashcards
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“Your welfare”
- The Ghost Of Christmas Past
The Ghost Of Christmas Past.
Possessive pronoun and exclamation mark
Shows urgency.
Shows Scrooge needs to pay attention to his chains [ moral sins] as they are getting bigger and bigger.
“Your reclamation, then. Take heed!.
- The Ghost of Chistmas Past
Reclamation - Bringing him back to
righteousness
“Take” - imperative - emphasizing the importance of the lesson Scrooge must learn. It reflects a commanding tone to prompt his transformation.
It links to the theme of redemption, urging Scrooge to reflect, change, and take responsibility for his actions.
“The happiness he gives is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.”
Fezziwig
He is a foil to Scrooge as he is jovial while Scrooge is gloomy.
He excudes postivity and he is a very lovable character.
Fezziwig’s generosity and the value of kindness over wealth.
It shows that small, thoughtful actions can bring immense happiness, reflecting the theme of human connection and the true spirit of Christmas.
It contrasts Fezziwig’s warmth with Scrooge’s cold, miserly nature.
“Organ of benevolence”
Fezziwig
The organ is made of tissues like how Fezzwig brings people together and creates a harmoniously atmosphere without leaving anyone.
An organ has a specific function and the specialized task of Fezziwig is to be good.
Benevolence - kind hearted
The theme of human connection
“The shone in every part of the dance like moons”
Fezziwig
The moon links to enlightments of the dark side which is Scrooge.
A moon can be a symbol of the soul which implies that Scrooge needs to refelct on his past in order to change.
It also speaks to the universality of the happiness at the party moons are visible to all, just as Fezziwig’s generosity and festive spirit affects everyone.
This contrasts with the theme of isolation and greed, which is prevalent in Scrooge’s early life.
“A fair young girl in a mourning dress in whose eyes they were tears”
Belle
Introduction to Belle is filled with negative emotions - clearly significant moment that shows Scrooge values.
“mourning” is linked to loss Scrooge has lost himself and also Bella has lost her fiance.
the mourning dress could represent a transition—a symbol of change from innocence to the realities of life. The young girl’s tears may suggest empathy or the ability to feel deeply, which is part of the human experience.
theme of human complexity, showing that even in the midst of happiness, individuals may carry personal grief or sadness.
Which links to Scrooge cold attidue even though he is surrounded with joyful people.
“Another idol has displaced me ….. a golden one”
Belle
Idol means an image that represents a deity to whitch religious woriship is adressed as a thing that is regarded with admiration and devotion.
Clearly Scrooge is devoted to money and gold
In the Old testament the Israelites were told in the Ten Commandements not to make any “graven image” or idol. They melted their jewellery to make a golden calf to worship.
While Moses was recieving a relevation from God. In the New Teastment Jesus changed the Teastment to “you cannot serve money and God.
“I have seen your nobler aspirations fall off one by one”
Belle
reflects the gradual erosion of Scrooge’s moral and personal values over time.
Belle is acknowledging the loss of the man Scrooge once was—a man with noble ambitions, full of idealism and love.
he “noble aspirations” might not just be Scrooge’s financial ambitions but also the dreams they shared together—dreams of love and a future that Scrooge sacrifices in pursuit of money.
Rise, and walk with me!”
