Stave 3 Flashcards
Where does Stave 3 begin?
With Scrooge, in his bed.
Which recurring motif makes an appearance near the start of Stave 3?
The motif of light, and it being associated with the ghosts.
What is the Ghost of Christmas Present sitting on when we are first introduced to him?
A throne of typical Christmas food.
Scrooge is seen ‘reverently’ looking at the Ghost. What does this mean?
Reverently - doing something with respect.
Name some synonyms of ‘genial’?
Friendly, inviting, cheerful etc.
Which other motif comes up during Stave 3?
Food, and it appears with a very detailed description of the street.
What do the Cratchit family represent?
Every poor family, who still make the most of what they’ve got - even if it is not much.
What does the reader feel when hearing about Tiny Tim?
Sympathy - this is done intentionally by Dickens.
Recite the quote that is quite anomalous to Scrooge.
’ ‘Spirit,’ said Scrooge with an interest he had never felt before,’ - It is not like Scrooge to feel emotion or to show interest.
