Family

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

Importance of family and its centrality to people’s lives

Obsessions with greed can destroy relationships

Context significant as Queen Victoria had nine children

Question 2

M.L.L.C.C.B.M.L.C

Answer 2

My little, little child, cried Bob. My little child!

Repetition of “little” reflects grief and love.
Dickens shows how poverty affects real, loving families.

Question 3

A.T.T.W.D.N.D.H.W.A.S.F

Answer 3

And Tiny Tim who did not die, he was a second father

Transformation of Scrooge into a caring figure.
Family is the reward and measure of his redemption.

Question 4

F.I.S.M.B.T.H.U.T.B

Answer 4

Father is so much better than he used to be

Change in family relationships symbolises emotional healing.
Dickens promotes the idea that love can redeem anyone.

Question 5

H.R.I.A.T.G.S

Answer 5

he regarded it as the greatest success

Emphasises the Cratchits’ joy in small victories.
Dickens idealises the moral strength of working-class families.

Question 6

I.D.T.H.H

Answer 6

I’ll drink to his health

Fred’s gesture shows unconditional familial goodwill.
Dickens values forgiveness and unity within families.

Question 7

I.G.Y.M.S.T.F.O.T.F

Answer 7

I’ll give you Mr. Scrooge. The founder of the feast!

highlights bob’s compassion and patience

unreasonably, Bob puts Scrooge on a pedestal, implying inequality

Question 8

I.A.S.F.H.I.C.B.E.I.I.T

Answer 8

I am sorry for him; I couldn’t be angry even if I tried

Fred models compassion within strained family ties.
Dickens encourages the audience to prioritise empathy over pride.

Question 9

C.W.B.A.A.M.C.T.Y

Answer 9

Come, we’ll begin again. A Merry Christmas to you.

Family forgiveness and reconciliation complete the novella.
Dickens promotes family as the foundation of emotional wellbeing.