Quotes about kindness Flashcards
Scrooge seems to be so unkind even dogs metaphorically try to stay away from him
“Even the blind men’s dogs apppeared to know him; and when they saw him coming on, would tug their owners into doorways and up courts” (1.4)
Bob Cratchit shows apppreciation for Fred’s statements about Christmas’ importance and kindness
“The clerk in the tank involuntarily applauded” (1.6)
Marley shows kindness and selflessness to Scrooge by trying to help Scrooge avoid the fate he suffered
“I am here to-night to warn you, that you have yet a chance and hope of escaping my fate. A chance and hope of my procuring, Ebenezer” (1.21)
The boys in Scrooge’s past are merry and kind
“All these boys were in great spirits, and shouted to each other, until the broad fields were so full of merry music, that the crisp air laughed to hear it” (2.29)
Fan describes how Scrooge’s father became kinder, giving hope Scrooge may change as well
“Father is so much kinder than he used to be, that home’s like Heaven! He spoke so gently to me one dear night when I was going to bed, that I was not afraid to ask him once more if you might come home; and he said Yes” (2.32)
Fezziwig throws an enjoyable, large party for many people, showing his generosity and kindness
“There were more dances, and there were forfeits, and more dances, and there was cake, and there was negus, and there was a great piece of Cold Roast, and there was a great piece of Cold Boiled, and there were mince-pies, and plenty of beer” (2.36)
The Ghost of Christmas Present ends arguments with its torch peacefully, implying Christmas can bring about kindness in people
“and their good humour was restored directly. For they said, it was a shame to quarrel upon Christmas Day. And so it was! God love it, so it was!” (3.50)
Martha shows kindness to Bob Cratchit by coming out earlier than expected so he doesn’t feel bad after hearing she wasn’t coming on Christmas
“Martha didn’t like to see him disappointed, if it were only in joke; so she came out prematurely from behind the closet door, and ran into his arms” (3. 53)
Fred says he continues to wish Scrooge a merry Christmas, if only so it helps his employee, Bob Cratchit, and to be kind (implied latter)
“If it only puts him in the vein to leave his poor clerk fifty pounds, that’s something; and I think I shook him yesterday” (3.64)
Bob states that Fred’s kindness to him in the future made him happy
“Now, it wasn’t,’ cried Bob, ‘for the sake of anything he might be able to do for us, so much as for his kind way, that this was quite delightful” (4. 84/85)
Although Marley may not be there anymore, Scrooge thanks the knocker which turned into Marley’s face in the beginning, showing his newfound kindness in the final stave
“‘I shall love it, as long as I live!’ cried Scrooge, patting it with his hand. ‘I scarcely ever looked at it before. What an honest expression it has in its face! It’s a wonderful knocker!” (5.92)
Physically, Scrooge is more positive in the way he walks and looks at others
“and walking with his hands behind him, Scrooge regarded every one with a delighted smile” (5.92)
Scrooge is known across distance as a good person, presumably very kind
“He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough, in the good old world” (5.96)
