redemption Flashcards
quote 1
Darkness is cheap, and Scrooge liked it”
P16
The metaphor of “darkness” symbolizes Scrooge’s miserly, isolated nature, reflecting both his obsession with saving money and his rejection of warmth, light, and human connection.
quote 2
“A solitary child, neglected by his friends, is there left still.”
P30
The adjective “solitary” emphasizes Scrooge’s profound loneliness from childhood, foreshadowing the isolation he imposes on himself as an adult. The passive construction of “neglected by his friends” highlights how abandonment shaped his cold, untrusting nature, suggesting that his greed and misanthropy stem from emotional neglect rather than inherent cruelty, making his later redemption more poignant, whilst also gaining sympathy from the reader
quote 3
“Scrooge bent before ghosts rebuke, and trembling cost his eyes upon the ground” p54 (after the Ghosts words)
here the terms, “bent” and “trembling,” illustrates his vulnerability and submission where the act of casting his eyes downward reflects shame and humility, symbolizing his regret for making that statement of the poor
quote 4
He was so fluttered and so glowing with his good intentions” p82
here the imagery of the, ‘glowing’ of warmth and light directly contrasts with the cold, unfeeling nature of Scrooge that was initially presented demonstrating his full transformation.
quote 5
“A merry Christmas to everybody! A happy New Year to all the world! Hallo here! Whoop! Hallo! P83
here the exclamatory tone and repetitive, exuberant language reflect Scrooge’s overwhelming joy and eagerness to share his newfound Christmas spirit with everyone, contrasting sharply with his earlier disdain, showcasing his complete transformation into someone who values connection and celebration
