Themes and analysis Flashcards
Scrooge giving presents on christmas day is an example of which theme?
Change
‘solitary as and oyster’ why is this a good simile to describe scrooge.
Hard on the outside soft on the inside
How is the theme social injustice showing in the novel.
when scrooge refuses to give money to the poor.
When did marley die in the novel.
7 years ago
What is the main themes in a christmas carol
Comparison and forgiveness
What is the meaning of Marley’s chains
The chains represent what he hold dearest in life such as money and debt.
What does Jacob Marley represent
Jacob marley could be seen as Scrooges inner voice telling him he needs to change what he feels is important
The Ghost of xmas past shows what
This Ghost starts to show Scrooge how his actions affect others and this leads to how he is perceived in his present
What message is the Ghost of xmas present showing
Scrooges thoughts on death, suffering and misery are inhuman and as it is not happening to him he doesnt seem to care, although his actions could change outcomes
What is Scrooges thoughts on xmas
Scrooge doesnt seem to like anything that brings joy to others, therefore Scrooge hates xmas, this is shown by him making his employee work on xmas day
Why is Jacob Marley important
Jacob Marley was Scrooges close friend, meaning if he is to listen to anyone he would listen to Jacob. Jacob was the beginning of a change in Scrooge.
The sound of the rattling chains are important why
This could be seen as Scrooges wake up alarm. Scrooge is frightened by the sound as this is the sound of change.
What message does Jacob Marley bring
Jacob Marley advises Scrooge he will be visited by three ghosts, which represents his past, present and future. This will show how Scrooges actions affect others and in the end how they will affect him as well.
Why does Marley visit Scrooge on Xmas eve
Jacob died on xmas eve seven years ago and this had an affect on Scrooge and could possibly add to why Scrooge is so mean at this time of year.
Tiny Tim is important to Scrooge why?
In the text the ghost says that Tiny Tim will die and scrooge replies,’‘noo’’ and the ghost echos what Scrooge said in the text stave 1 this could be the change that Scrooge is going through because of the ghost so far and at first he did not care about the poor and sick people but now he has empathy for tiny Tim.
