Fred Flashcards
1
Q
Fred acts as a foil to the hardened Scrooge
A
- We first meet him at Scrooge’s office, he stands his ground against Scrooge’s mean and miserly rantings
- We can See he values love over money
2
Q
He is the mouthpiece for Dickens’ views about Christmas
A
- He defines Christmas as “a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time”
- His eloquence and confidence make him attractive and make his ideas seem logical
3
Q
He shows us that Scrooge is to be pitied
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- “I am sorry for him; I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried. Who suffers but his ill whims? Himself always.”
- This thoughtful approach is typical of Fred
4
Q
He is defined by his good humour and laughter
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- “Scrooge’s nephew revelled in another laugh”
- The Verb “revelled” suggests his enjoyment of laughter. It is a very positive approach to life
5
Q
He accepts the changed Scrooge without question
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- “Let him in! It is a mercy he didn’t shake his arm off”
- Accepting someone at face value and not questioning their changed character is very trusting. It suggests Fred always suspected there was good in Scrooge and welcomes it
6
Q
Love
A
Fred and his mother, Fan (Scrooge’s sister) are the only two people we see in the Novella who treat him with love
“I have come to bring you home dear brother!” - Fan
