Fred

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

Generous and jovial

Embodies Christmas spirit and light

Antithesis of Scrooge

Question 2

A.I.A.G.R.A.H.H.E.S

Answer 2

All in a glow… ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkles

use of adjective’sparkled’ connotes light and positivity

hints to Fred’s opinions towards Christmas Many- he is optimistic

Question 3

W.R.H.Y.T.B.D.Y.R.E

Answer 3

What right have you to be dismal.. your rich enough

Irony challenges materialism.
Fred becomes Dickens’ tool to show money doesn’t equal joy.

Question 4

I.H.A.T.O.C.A.A.G.T

Answer 4

I have always thought of Christmas… as a good time

Fred’s monologue captures the true meaning of Christmas
Dickens uses Fred to embody the emotional values Scrooge lacks.

Question 5

I.A.S.W.A.M.H.T.F.Y.S.R

Answer 5

I am sorry with all my heart to find you so resolute

Sincere and emotive language reflect Fred’s endless compassion
Fred shows that even the harshest people deserve empathy.

Question 6

I.A.S.F.H.I.C.B.A.W.H.I.T

Answer 6

I am sorry for him; I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried

Fred is an example of unconditional goodwill.
Dickens presents Fred as the ideal Victorian Christian

Question 7

I.D.T.H.H

Answer 7

I’ll drink to his health

Dramatic irony shows Fred’s goodness, even when Scrooge mocks him.
Fred models generosity without expectation

Question 8

C.W.B.A

Answer 8

Come we’ll begin again

Imperative shows Fred’s active role in reconciliation
Dickens uses Fred to show that family can repair broken relationships.

Question 9

A.M.C.T.Y.U

Answer 9

A merry Christmas to you uncle

Cheerful tone demonstrates Fred’s relentless optimism.
Fred’s warmth represents the heart of Dickens’ Christmas message