The better A Christmas Carol

Question 1

“solitary….”

Answer 1

“solitary as an oyster”

Question 2

what techniques are in solitary quote?

Answer 2

simile
adjective in solitary

Question 3

where else is the solitary oyster referred in?

Answer 3

in stave 2
“solitary child
forced to be lonely as a child

Question 4

what is the “oyster” a symbol of?

Answer 4

capitalism; money is the most important thing, and it convinces Scrooge to disregard his relationships
His hate has been built, to get to the pearl the oyster needs to be cracked, to get the softer side

Question 5

how does Freud’s theory of the “id” link to oyster?

Answer 5

human beings are slaved to their desires, for example enslaved of worship
scrooge’s desire for money, built this hard exterior

Question 6

what does the quote “solitary as an oyster” presented?

Answer 6

1. as a victim, blinded by the glitz and glamour of capitalism; a rich and lonely man
2. the supernatural destroy his oyster
3. Cratchits are happy as they were not trapped in the oyster

Question 7

what does Bell say to Scrooge?

Answer 7

“another idol has displaced me”