English Literature- A Christmas Carol Flashcards
Core themes in a Christmas carol (5)
Isolation, Misanthropy (a dislike of humans), avarice( extreme greed for wealth) redemption and salvation, poverty.
“As secret…”
“As secret and solitary and self-contained as an oyster.”
Similie to illustrate Scrooge’s hard exterior but chance to be opened up?
“A poor excuse..”
“A poor excuse for picking a mans pocket every 25th of December!”
Shows Scrooge’s attitude towards Christmas during the beginning
“Are there..”
“Are there no prisons?”
Scrooge’s attitude to the poor- repeated in stave 3
“The spectre’s..”
“The spectre’s voice disturbed the very marrow of his bones.”
Impact the Ghost’s had on Scrooge.”
“a dismal…”
” a dismal little cell”
like a prison:clear evidence of how Scrooge treats Bob Crachit
“Mankind..”
“Mankind was my business”
Pun on business- Marley’s message
” I wear..”
“I wear the chain i forged in life.”
symbolism of Marley’s chains- held down by capital.
“you have yet..”
“You have yet a chance and hope of escaping my fate.”
Scrooge’s chance of redemption
“There’s more..”
“There’s more gravy than of grave about you.”
Use of humour to show Scrooge’s reluctance
“Sprang a..”
“Sprang a bright,clear jet of light.”
Ghost of Christmas’ past’s light symbolizes his message- Scrooge does not want to look.
“Another idol…”
“Another idol has displaced me… a golden one.”
Scrooge looses Belle because of his obsession to wealth and money.
“Twice turned..”
“Twice turned gown but brave in ribbons.”
Mrs Crachit is poor but skillfull and positive
“A jolly..”
“A jolly giant,glorious to see.”
Ghost of Christmas present represents generosity
“I see a..”
“I see a vacant seat, if these shadows remain unaltered by the future…he be like to die.”
Scrooge needs to change to save the lives of boys like Tiny Tim.”
