Light/Dark Quotes Flashcards

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___ it was quite ____already—it had not been _____all ___

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but it was quite dark already—it had not been light all day

The use of the pathetic fallacy makes the weather reflect Scrooges dark mood and personality

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the ____became a little ______ and more _____.

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Scrooge’s former self grew larger at the words, and the room became a little darker and more dirty.

next christmas in past -scrooges life gets darker throughout the book because he becomes more angry, grumpy and upset as he gets older

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it seemed to _______ _____ and _______

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it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is very dark because it represents scrooges dark future. IT also scatters mystery because you can’t see your exact future; it could change

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A ____light, ______ in the _____ air, fell ________ upon the ___

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A pale light, rising in the outer air, fell straight upon the bed

Scrooges (future) dead body is barely lit up because his future is very dark and gloomy - more pathetic fallacy

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It _____ have done you ____ to ___ how _____ a place it is.

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It would have done you good to see how green a place it is.

Tiny Tim’s grave is lovely and green because he was a very good person. The idea that you get what you give/deserve

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