Exploding a quote into a paragraph Flashcards
Further analysis and explanation from a quote example.
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“Solitary as an oyster”
“Secret, self-contained and as solitary as an oyster”
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It conveys Scrooge’s isolation by comparing him to an oyster - tightly closed and difficult to open. This suggests that Scrooge is emotionally closed off, resistant to connection and hidden from the world. The oyster can symbolise hidden potential, while hard to open oysters contain pearls hinting at Scrooge’s redemption and capacity for kindness buried beneath his exterior.
