Family Flashcards
what message does Dickens show about family (3)
1 that family provides companionship, support and strength in times of difficulty
2 Dicicken’s presents family as brining a level of happiness that no amount of money can buy
2 Dickens presents the Crachets as the ideal vision of a model family. Although lacking in material possessions their love and support for each other matters more than wealth
What message about family do the Crachets portray
1 they exemplify family, although poor they love each other, find joy in each others company and look after each other in the hardest of moments
How does Scrooge feel about family
At the start of the novella he is alone Dickens makes it clear that this hi his choice he has a nephew Fred but rejects any chance of a relationship with him
how does Scrooges past effect his relationships (3)
1 Scrooge is bitter about the neglect from his father
2 His chance of his own family is lost when Belle broke up with him
3 Dickens shows that Scrooges bitterness about the past holds him back from happiness in the future
How does Scrooge eventually find the joy of family life
when he finally accepts Fred’s invitation and opens his heart to the Crachets
what is Dickens message about family relationships (3)
1 that they last a lifetime
2 it is never to late to patch things up with a family member
3Fred never stops showing Scrooge love even though he constantly rejects him and when Scrooge eventually shows the error of his ways Fred shows unconditional forgiveness
what is the contextual information about family life
1 Dickens had a complicated relationship with his family
2 As a child he was forced to live away and work whilst his father was in prison.
3 WHEN RELEASED HIS MUM ARGUED HE SHOULD BE SENT BACK TO WORK AWay
4 Dickens had a large family and struggled for money to support them
what are the key quotes and explain them
“Scrooge was better than his word. He did it more and infinetly more”- Scrooges reward for his transformation is happiness. Dickens shows ultimate happiness is found in a loving family
“A merry Christmas to the old man, where ever he is” - throughout Fred shows Scrooge unconditional love even when it is not returned. Dickens uses Fred as an example of how family should treat each other - with an open heart and a willingness to forgive
