Quote 26: “Oh tell me I may sponge away the writing on this stone”

Question 1

“Ohtell me I ____ _____ away the _____ on this_____”

Answer 1

“Ohtell me I may sponge away the writing on thisstone”

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Scrooge during his moment of anagnorisis as he discovers his gravestone at the end of Stave 4

Question 3

4 key features:

Answer 3

• moment of anagnorisis: faced with irrefutable evidence for the outcome of his future
• imperative language: penitent. showcases desperation. eager to know if salvation is available as he cannot face the possibility of his inevitable demise
• “sponge”- synonymous with cleaning and purifying. wishes to be cleansed of his sins to fully lead a new, philanthropic life
• idiomatic expression: needs divine intervention to be redeemed.