Fred Key Quotes And Themes Flashcards
Will they ever ask questions on the GCSE about Fred?
No, you just need to know in comparison Scrooge as it could be an extract with Scrooge and Fred.
What is Dickens purpose with a character of Fred?
Dickens portrays Fred as a foil to Scrooge, contrasting the attitudes in one character serves as a benchmark for Scrooges moral rebirth encouraging readers to gauge the depth of his positive transformation in relation to Freds attitudes.
Dickens is not villinify Fred, despite being upper-class. To show not all upper-class are bad and that there is a capability of morality and compassion. This suggests that morality is not exclusive to class and is what is inside of you.
How does Dickens describe Fred in stage one: “A.. i. a g…, h.. f… w.. r…. a.. h……. ; h.. e… sp……..”
“All in a glow, his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled”
What themes are used in the quote “All in a glow, his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled”
Selfishness / materialism- contrast between description of selfish people vs non selfish
Kidness / family
Regret / redemption
What is the effect of the motif of light in the quote “All in a glow, his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled”?
It symbolises hope and enlightment
Fred with his “glowing “and “sparkling “characteristics, embodies this motif, and becomes a beacon for hope for Scrooges redemption, unlike the ghost, who confronts Scrooges past. Freds magnamonious Compassionate nature officer, gentler path Scrooge may choose to to take which he hopes he does.
What is the effect of Fred being a foil to Scrooge? As seen in the quote “All in a glow, his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled”
Exemplifies and highlights Scrooge’s misanthropic stingey tendencies.
The motif of light stands in a stark contrast to the darkness and cold around Scrooge in one “frosty rime” “darkness cheap”. This deposition between the characters. Contrasting natures serves to emphasise remarkable transformation by stave five.
What does he say to shut down talking bad about Scrooge. “H.. o…….. c….. th…. o.. p……….. and I h…. n….. to s… a………h..”
“His offenses carry their own punishment and I have nothing to say against him”
What themes are used in the quote “His offenses carry their own punishment and I have nothing to say against him”
Kidness / family
Regret / redemption
Religion
What is the significance of biblicsl allusion in “His offenses carry their own punishment and I have nothing to say against him”
Fred sees of the word “punishment “suggest a deeper understanding of morality. He recognises that Scrooges immoralities are not his own to judge, but for a higher power..
This aligns Fred, with a sense of divine order further solidifying his betrayal as a paragon of a religious citizen.
