family and love Flashcards
quote 1
‘Nephew! Returned the Uncle sternly, “Keep Christmas in your own way, and let me keep it in mine” p9
The familial term, ‘nephew’ and ‘uncle’ demonstrates the relationship between the two and familial bond however the term ‘stern” demonstrates the dismissal that scrooge shows towards his family and how he isolates himself from them.
quote 2
“You are quite the woman little Fan!” exclaimed the boy.”- p32
The use of the exclamation and the term ‘exclaimed’ demonstrates the younger Scrooge’s happiness and excitedness highlighting that previously Scrooge experienced and therefore understood the value of a family.
Could demonstrate he has the capability to change or could encourage the reader to condemn Scrooge as he previously had the opportunity of happiness and he made the choice to dismiss them later on in his life.
quote 3
“said the ghost. Your nephew”
“Scrooge seemed uneasy in his mind; and answered briefly, ‘Yes”” p33
Scrooge demonstrates a sense of regret for previously dismissing his nephew and this is placing emphasises on Scrooge’s incremental change to understanding the importance of family. This regret is reinforced through the term ‘unease’ where the ghost reminding him of his nephew makes him uncomfortable most likely due to the way he dismissed him previously in the novella.
quote 4
“Can even I believe that you would choose a dowerless girl- you who, in your very confidence”-p39
The phrase “dowerless girl” highlights how Scrooge’s prioritization of wealth over love which leads to his emotional isolation, His implicit dismissal of Belle due to his preoccupation with wealth symbolizes his rejection of family, warmth, and human connection, reinforcing his transformation into a man who values profit over personal happiness, ultimately leaving him lonely and regretful
quote 5
They were not a handsome family; they were not well dressed… But they were happy, grateful, pleased with one another, and contented with the time”
The Cratchit family are described as not being “well dresses” demonstrates how they struggle financially however Dickens highlights they were “happy, grateful, pleased with one another” where the triplet demonstrates they are united family full of joy illustrating Dicken’s message of the value of family should triumph wealth.
