Family

Question 1

‘They were not a handsome family; they were not well dressed… But, they were happy, grateful, pleased with one another, and content with the time.’

Answer 1

STAVE 3
Shows how important family is to the Cratchits and that you don’t need money to be happy.

Question 2

‘Quiet. Very quiet.’ - shows the difficult effect that poverty has on the family.’

“My little child!” He broke down all at once. He couldn’t help it.’

Answer 2

STAVE 4
-Both the quotations above show how poverty can cause grief and destitution to a family.
-This vision teaches Scrooge that he could easily help and with a little bit of money and support, could change an entire families lives.

Question 3

‘Mrs Cratchit kissed him, his daughters kissed him, the two young Cratchits kissed him, and Peter and himself shook hands. Spirit of Tiny Tim, thy childish essence was from God.’

Answer 3

STAVE 4
The repetition of ‘kissed’ shows how close the Cratchits are as a family which teaches Scrooge the importance of family in times of great sadness. Despite their poverty and loss, they can come together and be stronger as a result.

Question 4

‘To Tiny Tim, who did not die, he was a second father.’

Answer 4

STAVE 5
Scrooge **gains a family ** through his generosity and care for the poor.

Question 5

‘Wonderful party, wonderful games, wonderful unanimity, won-der-ful happiness!

Answer 5

STAVE 3
The repetition of ‘wonderful’ emphasises how being amongst Fred’s family fills him with the utmost joy.