Joy Flashcards
‘his face was ruddy and handsome’
‘his eyes sparkled’
Fred has rosy cheeks suggesting that he is a warm and friendly person.
His good and positive nature is reflected on his appearance.
‘pointed nose, shrivelled his cheek’
Scrooge is described to be lack of joy and happiness as the hardness and sharpness suggest that he is harsh and unfriendly.
‘jovial’
‘laughed’
‘fat’
L - adjectives
Fezziwig is presented as a joyful character who also has a good sense of humour.
Fat shows that the is generous and enjoys life’s pleasure.
‘his calves shone in every part of the dance like moons’
I -
1. He is tensing his calves as he is dancing vigorously and enjoying himself.
2. As moons reflect light, Fezziwig brings light into other people’s life as he is a positive force.
‘he has the power to render us happy or unhappy’
Scrooge understands the employers have power to make employees happy or sad depending on how they treat them or the working condition they provide. Employers should not abuse their power.
‘not a handsome family’
‘shoes were far from being waterproof’
‘clothes were scanty’
L - adjectives
The Cratchits family is a poor family with very little possessions.
‘laughed heartily’
‘hugged his daughter to his heart’s content’
‘kissing her a dozen times’
Although the Crachit family has little material possessions, they are happy anyway because they have each other which shows the importance of family.
‘as happy as an angel’
L - simile
Scrooge is going to change morally as angel is associated to Heaven. His soul has been redeemed from damnation due to his change of heart.
‘Scrooge gives people on the street a delighted smile and looks irresistibly pleasant’
Scrooge has changed to become a joyful and philanthropic character in contrasts to him in stave one.
He realises that if he is pleasant to others, they will br pleasant to him.
