Quote 1: “Hard and Sharp as flint”

Question 1

“____ and _____ as flint”

Answer 1

“Hard and Sharp as flint”

Question 2

who said it and when? who did they say it to? what is it about?

Answer 2

Intrusive Narrator- initial description of Scrooge in Stave 1. Pre-introduces the reader to the protagonist.

Question 3

5 key analysed points:

Answer 3

• “hard and sharp” synonymous with being uncompromising, possibly used in reference to Scrooge’s unyielding nature that dismisses other people, irrespective of their circumstances.
• “hard”-headed nature correlates to resistant exterior “as an oyster” which makes him impervious to his surroundings.
• “flint” incendiary object. emblematic of potential to bring warmth to the world.
• Alternatively, “flint” object which shatters in a violent manner, possibly in reference to scrooge’s ability to exacerbate the plight of society.
• simile proposed to illustrate how unrelenting (inexorable) his character is by emphasising his misanthropic qualities yet subtly hinting at his unlocked potential.

Question 4

linking quotes:

Answer 4

“Solitary as an oyster”
or​
“I’m quite a baby” ​