Scrooge [2] Flashcards
“Timidly…reverently” Method?
Imagery/Adverbs
“Violent fit of trembling” Method?
Imagery
“Bereft, unwatched, unwept, uncared” Method?
Listing /Adverbs
(+Irony?)
“second father” Method?
Transformation
“Timidly…reverently” analysis?
How Scrooge approaches the ghost of Christmas present.
His attitude shows his journey of redemption has already started
(Dickens believes that the spiritual can overcome divides)
“Violent fit of trembling” Analysis?
Shows how Scrooge is becoming fearful -he fights against the Ghosts truth showing how he isn’t fully redeemed yet.
“Bereft, unwatched, unwept, uncared” analysis?
Scrooges abandoned body.
Shows- He is alone as he was in life.
Ironic as now he is uncared for and exploited by the poor who he did the same to.
(Presents idea that in death we are all equal)
“Second father” Analysis?
Completed redemption in his care and humanisation of the poor and vulnerable.
“Father” (Noun) highlights the profound change in Scrooges character, representing redemption and growth.