The Cratchitts Flashcards

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“Cratchitt’s wife, dressed out, but poorly.” (p.35)

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Poor in that they can’t afford expensive clothes, but optimistic and proud as she still makes an effort.

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“Bob served it out with beaming looks.” (p.38)

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This metaphor shows Bob’s nurturing nature in that he shows happiness to his family.

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“The family display of glass: two tumblers and a custard cup without a handle.” (p.38)

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This shows how limited the family is financially. The tone of the narrative voice is bathetic and this is a good example of the way bathos is used by Dickens to portray the Cratchitts.

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“Not coming up on Christmas Day.” (p.36)

“God bless us!” (p.38)

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Both of these quotations show that the Cratchitts are religious. They both allow Dickens to reinforce the idea that family and religion are closely linked.

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“Why bless your heart alive.” (p.35)

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This metonym shows how caring the Cratchitts are and how they are kind and supportive to each other.

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What quote does Dickens use to highlight that the Cratchits aren’t special but their family love strengthens them and makes them happy?

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  • “nothing of high mark”

- “happy, grateful, pleased with one another, and contented with the time”

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