Quote 2: “solitary as an oyster” Flashcards

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“_____ as an ______”

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“solitary as an oyster”

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

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

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5 key features:

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  • simile reinforces scrooge’s misanthropic attitude
  • “solitary” deliberate lexical choice. later proposed in stave 2 to showcase isolated upbringing which constituted to Scrooge’s current aversion for human connection.
  • “oyster” located at seabed. echoes solitary existence
  • emphasises disconnect from humanity, resulting in lack of empathy
  • hardened, impenetrable exterior of “oyster” is reflective of scrooge’s misanthropic rationale, acts as a figurative wall, seemingly impossible for him to truly view how detrimental his isolation from society really is.
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linking quotes:

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“To edge his way along the crowded paths of life…”
OR ​
”I’m quite a baby”​

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