scrooge acc Flashcards
What does Scrooge say about prisons and workhouses?
“Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?”
What is Scrooge’s view on personal business?
“It’s enough for a man to understand his own business, and not to interfere with other people’s.”
What does Scrooge wish regarding his solitude?
“I wish to be left alone.”
How does Scrooge describe his dinner?
“Scrooge took his melancholy dinner in his usual melancholy tavern.”
What does Scrooge say about his transformation?
“I am not the man I was. I will not be the man I must have been.”
What is Scrooge’s commitment to Christmas?
“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
What does Scrooge say about those who wish others a Merry Christmas?
“Every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips should be boiled with his own pudding.”
What is Scrooge’s sentiment towards everyone?
“God bless us, every one!”
What does Scrooge say about those who would rather die?
“If they would rather die, they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.”
What does Scrooge reflect on regarding Fezziwig?
“The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it costs a fortune.”
