Stave 3 Flashcards
Bob toasts to Scrooge, calling him the ‘founder of the feast’, Mrs. Cratchit is reluctant but does so anyway. What does this act say about their relationship
That they love each other without compromise.
How is the Cratchit family’s meal described?
‘Sufficient dinner for the family’
How is the ghost of Christmas present described?
‘Genial face, sparkling eyes and a cheery voice’
What 2 quotes are used to describe the Cratchits clothes?
‘Collars almost choked him’ ‘Twice turned gown’
What Christmas plants make the room appear warm and show the comforts of Christmas?
Holly and Mistletoe
What does the comparison between the Cratchits rough clothes and their family tell the reader?
That there can still be happiness through financial struggles.
What does the fact that Scrooge’s nephew laughing, tell us about his character?
It emphasises his association with being cheerful and fun.
What does the phrase: ‘as good as gold and better’ mean?
Love is more valuable than money
What does the phrase: ‘his name cast a dark shadow on the party’, tell us about how people percieve Scrooge’s name
People perceive his name negatively and associate it with darkness, similarly to his house.
What does the quote say about family: ‘An old, old man and woman with their children and their children’s children’
Puts emphasis on the fact that family stay together to make Christmas enjoyable for all
What does the quote, ‘if you ought to teach me, let me profit from it’ tell us about Scrooge’s character
That his attitude has changed compared to when he was with the Ghost of Christmas Past (Stave 2)
What does the quote: ‘I give him the same chance every year whether he likes it or not’, tell us about Fred’s character?
He is determined to be kind to Scrooge, proving the fact that he knows the importance of showing kindness at Christmas. Another explanation for Fred’s determination could be because Scrooge is the closest family to his mother since her passing, this way he can feel closer to her.
What does the quote: ‘Scrooge hung his head to hear his words repeated and was overcome with penitence and grief’, say about Scrooge.
It presents him as feeling remorseful as he now realises that the poor aren’t ‘surplus population’.
What does the quote: ‘sufficient dinner for the family’, tell us about the family?
The meal isn’t big but nobody complains, presenting the family as appreciative
What is the impact of Fred calling Scrooge, Uncle Scrooge?
It demonstrates that Scrooge is still a part of the family, even after his bitter attitude towards him.
What is the phrase that Tiny Tim says which shows his religious nature?
‘God bless us everyone’
What metaphor is used to describe how Scrooge’s name makes the room feel dark?
‘His name cast a dark shadow on the party’
Who is this phrase describing: ‘Genial face, sparkling eyes and a cheery voice’?
Ghost of Christmas Present
Why is the phrase: ‘Here’s Martha mother’, repeated. (repetition)
It signifies the importance of spending Christmas as a family
