Social injustice

Question 1

What quote shows Scrooge’s cold- heartedness and little care for the poor?

Answer 1

“If they would rather die… they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population”- Stave 1 (Scrooge) Tone: Spiteful

Question 2

What quote did Scrooge say to charity workers when they asked him to donate some money for the poor?

Answer 2

“Are there no prisons?” -Stave 1 (Scrooge) Rhetorical question

Question 3

What did Scrooge say in response to paying Bob for Christmas?

Answer 3

“it’s not fair. If I was to stop half a crown for it, you’d think yourself ill used” -Stave 1 (Scrooge) False fallacy

Question 4

What reason does Belle give to Scrooge after she “releases” him from their engagement?

Answer 4

'’You… weigh everything by Gain’’ -Stave 2 (Belle) Verb “weigh” shows audience just how avarice Scrooge is. He does everything for money.

Question 5

What is the name and significance of the boy and girl the Ghost of Christmas present shows Scrooge?

Answer 5

“This boy is ignorance. This girl is want. Beware them both’’ -Stave 3 (Ghost of Christmas present) Noun “ignorance” and noun “want” highlight the evilness condemned on the world and the avarice of the rich being the root cause of the problem.

Question 6

What is Fred’s description of Scrooge in Stave 3?

Answer 6

'’His wealth is of no use to him. He don’t do any good with it.’’ -Stave 3 (Fred) Tone: Sympathetically. Highlights the kind- hearted, mercifulness of Fred’s character.

Question 7

What quote shows the hardships and unfairness the poor has to go through?

Answer 7

'’My little, little child!’’ -Stave 4 (Bob) Exclamation mark highlights the impact Tim’s death had on Bob and the sadness Bob feels.

Question 8

What quote shows Scrooge’s redemption and newfound want to help those less fortunate than himself?

Answer 8

'’A merrier Christmas, Bob… Than i have given you for many a year!’’ -Stave 5 (Scrooge) Exclamation mark shows Scrooges newfound positivity and generosity.