Studied by 55 peopleWhat is the setting for the text?
1843, London
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Underline it
What is the quote that Marley says when he speaks about the eternal prison he made himself when he was alive due to his bad choices?
I wear the chain I forged in life, I made it link by link, yard by yard
What is Scrooge's saying that shows he finds no joy in anything?
Bah, Humbug
Which quote shows that Scrooge can't be nice regardless of the circumstances?
External heat had no influence on Scrooge, no warmth could warm, nor wintry weather chill him
What is a quote that shows Scrooge is no longer only caring about himself?
Spirit, tell me if Tiny Tim will live?
Which quote showed that the wealthy businessman do not care about Scrooge, only about getting a free meal?
"I dont mind going (to the funeral), if a lunch is included," said the gentleman "but I must be fed to make one"
Which quote showed that the only thing that people felt from Scrooge's death was happiness?
The only emotion that the ghost could show him, caused by the event, were ones of pleasure
Which quote shows that Scrooge wants to change his future and change his ways to result in a happier ending?
Men’s courses will foreshadow certain ends, if preserved in, they must lead. but if the courses be departed from, the ends will change
Which quote shows that Scrooge has learnt his lesson and will behave in the way Dickens wants him to?
I will live in the Past, Present and the Future. The spirits of all shall strive within me
What quote shows that Scrooge is so happy he can't even explain how happy he is?
I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I'm as merry as a school boy, I'm as giddy as a drunken man
This occurs when Scrooge visits Bob on Christmas Day, Scrooge is very happy and Bob is not used to this so he thinks he is crazy
Calling to the people in the court for help and a strait-waistcoat
Which quote shows how much Scrooge hated Christmas?
Every idiot who goes about with Merry Christmas on his lips should be boiled with his own pudding
Scrooge's nephew Fred is aware that the only person who suffers is Scrooge
I am sorry for Scrooge, I couldn't be angry with him if I tried. Who suffers by his ill whims? Himself always
Marleys ghost tells Scrooge that life is an opportunity that should not be misused otherwise it will be filled with regret.
No space of regret can make amends for one life's opportunity misused
Poor people are the ones who require and value kindness the most
To any kindly given, to a poor one most
Scrooge recognises that the apparitions are teaching him valuable lessons in life
I fear you more than any Spectre I have seen - but your purpose is to do me good
Characterises Scrooge as uncompassionate and dark
Darkness is cheap, and Scrooge loved it
Scrooge is not liked in the Cratchit family as he is a foul boss to Bob He is viewed as an evil monster and "Ogre"
Scrooge, at the mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for a full five minutes
Simile saying that he is lonely and isolated
Solitary as an oyster
Scrooge is uncharitable and selfish
What should I put you down for? Nothing
Scrooge's first signs of emotion and vulnerability
Remove me! I cannot bear it
The ghost reminds him that he is the reason he is wretched today
Your past. Your welfare!
Scrooge shows his drive and desire to change
Lead on, Spirit!
Scrooge is desperate to not have his life end this way, shows he wants to change his outcome in life.
Oh tell me I may sponge away the writing on this stone!
Scrooge is now selfless and giving to charity He is attempting to right his wrongs and change his future
Not a farthing less
He is helping the Cratchits, he cares, he has changed
I'll raise your salary
After the last ghost experience Scrooge feels reborn
I’m quite a baby
Shows Scrooge's background of loneliness and abandonment
A solitary child, neglected by his friends
Scrooge does not care about the wellbeing of the poor
If they would rather die they had better do it and decrease the surplus population
The act of trying to extinguish the ghosts light depicts that Scrooge does not want to remember the past
Would you so soon put out, with worldly hands, the light I give?
Scrooge regrets not being gratuitous to the caroller and shows signs of regret
There was a boy singing a Christmas Carol at my door last night. I should like to have given him something
What is Scrooge's little sisters name?
Fan
Scrooge had an unkind father, similar to what he is like now. Gives an idea as to why Scrooge is unkind now
Father is so much kinder than he used to be!
Scrooge is fond of Fezziwig, he admires him Shows that he does have a soft side for certain individuals in his life.
Why, it's old Fezziwig! Bless his heart
Scrooge realises that people have the ability to change the emotions in others
He has the power to render us happy or unhappy
What was Scrooge's ex fiance's name?
Belle
Scrooge could have been with Belle if he was not materialistic and all about money.
Quite alone in the world, I do believe
Scrooge cannot extinguish the past no matter how hard he tries, it will always be there
He could not hide the light
While the Cratchits are poor and disadvantaged they still stay positive.
but they were happy, grateful and pleased with one another
These children are the embodiment of the want and ignorance that the upper class have. They are mans children meaning that men have created these.
This boy is Ignorance, this girl is Want
If Scrooge is kind someone will care for him.
If he had been (kind), he'd have somebody to look after him when he was struck with Death
if he didn't scare everyone away he could be cared for now.
He frightened everyone away from him when he was alive, to profit us when he was dead
Shallowness of the materialistic views of the upper class
Struggle to find any joy in anything other than money
You're poor enough
Lower class are more socially aware and intelligent than upper class
Recognise that actions have consequences
Encourage upper class to change their ways
Who suffers by his ill whims? Himself, always
Dickens view of benevolence
The lower class can find happiness, kindness and selflessness even in the worst of times
God bless us, everyone!
Even though the Cratchits live in poor circumstances they find happiness
But they were happy, grateful and pleased with one another
Actions have consequences
No space of regret can make amends for one's life opportunity missed
Scrooge has learnt his lesson
Dickens encourages others to follow the same path
I will live in the past, present and future
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