Fezziwig Character Analysis

Question 1

Personality of Fezziwig

Answer 1

Dickens creates the Antithesis of Scrooge in Fezziwig
Fezziwig is generous of time, money and spirit
Joyful and jolly

Question 2

Fezziwig’s attitude to his employees

Answer 2

Fezziwig has a positive attitude with his employees and this is reciprocated by them as they are quick to act on his instruction and do so with enthusiasm.

Question 3

Context: Workhouses and cheap labour

Answer 3

In the era of workhouses and slavish labour for those in low-paid work, the reader is reminded that positive approaches can lead to improved productivity.

Question 4

What affect does Fezziwig have on Scrooge?

Answer 4

Scrooge staunchly defends Fezziwig’s leadership style. This reflection triggers further desire for change

Question 5

Quotations to show Fezziwig’s happiness and joy

Answer 5

‘Laughed all over himself, from his shoes to his organ of benevolence’ - Stave 2
‘A positive light appeared to issue from Fezziwig’s calves’ - Stave 2
‘The happiness he gives is quite as great as if it cost a fortune’ - Stave 2

Question 6

Quotations to show Fezziwigs kindness and the appreciation for his kindness

Answer 6

‘No more work tonight. Christmas Eve,Dick. Christmas, Ebenezer!’
‘The spirit signed to him [scrooge] to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of Fezziwig’
‘He has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil.’
(All stave 2)