HOW DICKENS PRESENTS JACOB MARLEY + TINY TIM Flashcards
how does dickens present jacob marley?
Marley is introduced as Scrooge’s deceased business partner, who appears to him as a ghost draped in chains.
Dickens portrays Marley as a warning figure, burdened by the chains forged from his own greed and selfishness in life.
Marley serves as a catalyst for Scrooge’s transformation, delivering a chilling message about the consequences of a life consumed by materialism.
Through Marley’s character, Dickens emphasizes the theme of repentance and redemption, highlighting the possibility of change even after death.
how does dickens present tiny tim?
Tiny Tim is presented as the youngest son of Bob Cratchit, Scrooge’s underpaid employee.
Dickens portrays Tiny Tim as a symbol of innocence and vulnerability, despite his physical frailty and illness.
Through Tiny Tim, Dickens emphasizes the plight of the poor and the importance of compassion and social responsibility.
Tiny Tim’s memorable line, “God bless us, every one!” encapsulates Dickens’s message of hope and goodwill, despite adversity.
jacob marley:quotes
“I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard; I girded it on of my own free will, and of my own free will I wore it
I am here tonight to warn you, that you have yet a chance and hope of escaping my fate
tiny tim: quotes
“God bless us, every one!
It’s pleasant to him to remember upon Christmas Day, who made lame beggars walk, and blind men see.” - Bob Cratchit about Tiny Tim
