Family (theme) Flashcards
Paragraph 1 (start)
- “Good afternoon, I am sorry, with all my heart to find you so resolute”
reflects remorse and pity for Scrooge and presents Fred as caring and philanthropic, in contrast to Scrooges misanthropic nature. “Heart” use of metaphorical diction since the heart represents a persons emotional centre; shows Fred’s care for his family.
- “Merry Christmas Uncle!”
Use of the exclamatory language to show how Fred is welcoming to his family, portrays the importance that Fred places upon family since he remains festive despite Scrooges repetition of “Good Afternoon” indicating Scrooge’s dismissive nature. Showing Freds persistent care for his family.
- “I am sorry for him; I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried; Who suffers by his ill whims?”
The adjective “sorry” reflects Fred’s unwavering care for his family. Phrase “could not” shows Fred’s inability to show dislike and annoyance to his family showing the strength of unity and care that family provides for each other.
Paragraph 2 (middle)
- “Dressed out but poorly in a twice-turned gown, but brave in ribbons, which are cheap”
usage of adverb “poorly” and “twice-turned” insinuates their low amount of wealth, humble position in society however they’re “brave” and determined to enjoy Christmas together as a family, family is holding them together like “ribbons” is holding the “gown” together.
- “Bob held his withered little hand to his, as if he loved his child, and wished to keep him by his side”
the verb “held” implies support for Tiny Tim by his father and reflects a strong bond. Verb “loved” reflects to the sense of family and unity which those of the lower class and crachits had.
- “Not a handsome family; they were not well dressed; their shoes were far from being waterproof; their clothes were scanty… but they were happy, grateful, pleased”
use of the triadic listing highlights the family’s poverty, they lack riches and protection from their environment reflecting how the lower class were a victim of the upper class however this is contradicted by the asyndetic triadic “happy, grateful, pleased” showing how they remain resilient and United as a family.
Paragraph 3 (end)
- “Mrs Crachits kissed him, his daughters kissed him, the two young crachits kissed him, and later shook his hands.”
The use of an epistrophe in “kissed him” implies
their care for each other since the act of “kissing” displayed affection, anchor the
strength of family.
- “He has given us plenty of merriment, I am sure and it would be u grateful not to drink to his health… uncle Scrooge!”
The use of the adjective “plenty” suggests that Fred has experienced an abundance of joy ands “merriment”. “Drink to his health” reinforces his unconditional love for his uncle since he toasts and hopes for his health.
Descriptive words
Resilient, loving and unwavering care
