Stave 3 quotations (general) Flashcards
Despite being poor, Peter Cratchit still eagerly eats the food available which contrasts with Scrooge’s thin gruel
“Master Peter Cratchit plunged a fork into the saucepan of potatoes” (3.52)
The Cratchits’ can be a chaotic family, but the children show energy and excitement unlike Scrooge
“two smaller Cratchits, boy and girl, came tearing in, screaming that outside the baker’s they had smelt the goose, and known it for their own” (3.52)
The younger Cratchits are excited for Martha’s arrival
“‘Here’s Martha, mother!’ said a girl, appearing as she spoke. ‘Here’s Martha, mother!’ cried the two young Cratchits” (3.52)
Tiny Tim is physically weak and disabled
“Alas for Tiny Tim, he bore a little crutch, and had his limbs supported by an iron frame!” (3.53)
Bob Cratchit trembles when talking about Tiny Tim, hinting that he may not survive
“Bob’s voice was tremulous when he told them this, and trembled more when he said that Tiny Tim was growing strong and hearty” (3.54)
The Cratchits work well together to do things, showing their love but also their effectiveness together
“Master Peter mashed the potatoes with incredible vigour; Miss Belinda sweetened up the apple-sauce; Martha dusted the hot plates; Bob took Tiny Tim beside him in a tiny corner at the table” (3.54)
Bob Cratchit is very appreciative Mrs Cratchit’s cooking, showing his love for her
“Bob Cratchit said, and calmly too, that he regarded it as the greatest success achieved by Mrs Cratchit since their marriage” (3.55)
Bob Cratchit loves Tiny Tim, but it is also implied he fears he may die
“Bob held his withered little hand in his, as if he loved the child, and wished to keep him by his side, and dreaded that he might be taken from him” (3.56)
The Ghost of Christmas Present is harsh against Scrooge, telling him how terrible his views on the poor are, and how he may not bee worthy of Heaven
“It may be, that in the sight of Heaven, you are more worthless and less fit to live than millions like this poor man’s child” (3.57)
