Fred

Question 1

All Fred Quotes

Answer 1

• “Glow” and “Sparkled”
• “A merry Christmas,uncle!God save you!” (Stave 1 - Kindness/Family)
• “I am sorry for him;I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried”

Question 2

“Glow” and “Sparkled” (Stave 1)

Answer 2

• Motif of light (presented in past,present and belle too)
• Light frequently symbolises hope and enlightenment throughout the novella
• Fred hopes for Scrooge’s redemption - his magnaminous nature provides hope Scrooge will emulate this

Question 3

“A merry Christmas,uncle!God save you!” (Stave 1 - Kindness/Family)

Answer 3

• Shows sincerity towards Scrooge and emphasises their familial bond
• Exclamatice sentence compound this as he is both overjoyed at this festive time, and thrilled to be in the presence of a beloved family member

Question 4

“I am sorry for him;I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried” (Stave 3 - Kindness/Family)

Answer 4

• Lexis on “couldn’t be angry” reinforces how Fred is unable to be hateful and spiteful. Only caring and solicitous (caring) which is a model example for society