Family Flashcards
What quote shows Fred’s desire to be with his uncle?
“i want nothing from you; i ask nothing of you; why cannot we be friends?” -Stave 1 (Fred) Tone: Hopeful, longing. Emotion in quote juxtaposes Scrooge.
What quote shows Scrooge’s loneliness and realisation of the importance of love?
“in the dark empty house, with not a man, a woman, or a child, to say that he was kind” -Stave 4 (Narrator) Adjective “empty” shows not only the emptiness in the house but the emptiness in Scrooge’s life and heart.
What quote shows the change in Scrooge and the happiness family gives him?
“to Tiny Tim, who did not die, he was a second father. he became as good a friend, as good a master, as good a man” -Stave 5 (Narrator) Repetition of word “good” highlights the redemption of Scrooge and impact family and Tim had on Scrooge.
What quote gives the reader an insight into Scrooges childhood and the power of family?
‘father is so much kinder than he used to be, that home’s like heaven’ -Stave 2 (Fan) Simile.
What quote shows the loneliness of Scrooge even in death?
‘plundered and bereft, unwatched, unwept, uncared for’ -Stave 4 (Narrator) Repetition prefix “un” reinforces Scrooges isolation and explores possibility of what Scrooge could have been if he redeemed himself.
What quote shows the persistent nature of Fred and his willingness to always let Scrooge in?
‘a merry christmas to you uncle! god save you!’ -Stave 1 (Fred) Highlights the characterisation of Fred and how he is a foil to Scrooge.
What quote shows the importance of Bob in his family?
‘precious father’ -Stave 3 (Mrs. Cratchit) Adjective “precious” gives value to his role as a father.
What quote shows the gratefulness of the Cratchit family?
“A small pudding for a large family” -Stave 3 (Narrator) Contrast.
What quote shows the unity of the Cratchits and the sadness death brought upon them?
“The noisy little Cratchits were still as statues” -Stave 4 (Narrator) Simile.
