Family in ACC

Question 1

Family

Answer 1

• throughout the play, Dickens highlights the positive effects that family can have while also explaining the negative consequences which could arise due to the absence of family.
• strenghthens this by using family as the one which embodies strenghth, joy and affection
• scrooge begins the play as thecomplete antithesisi of this- could be done to imply how the absence of family may be one of the key factors which contributed to Scrooge’s initially abhorrent characterisation.

Question 2

Effects of family through Fred

Answer 2

• generates a positive atmosphere which affects
  both Scrooge and the tone of narration
• Prior to his arrival Dickens focuses on cold, gloomy imagery.
• freds arrival introduces warmth to the stavewhich could emphasise the power and value of family

Question 3

Effects of family through bob cratchit

Answer 3

• Dickens constructs the Cratchits to be a relatable presentation of the lower class
• focuses on their unity, happiness and strength despite their financial struggles which conveys the idea that poverty is not a barrier to happiness.

Question 4

negative effects of an absent family through belle

Answer 4

• Dickens presents the idea that Scrooge’s love towards money over family has damaged his opportunity to find love and start his own family. The magnitude of his loss is shown when he sees Belle with her children, prompting him to question what it would have been like to have children who “called him father”. This pitiful sentiment highlights the regret that Scrooge feels, which implies that he has come to the realisation that family is more important than money.