Quote 2: “solitary as an oyster”

Question 1

“_____ as an ______”

Answer 1

“solitary as an oyster”

Question 2

who said it and when? who did they say it to? what is it about?

Answer 2

Intrusive Narrator- initial description of Scrooge in Stave 1. Pre-introduces the reader to the protagonist.

Question 3

5 key features:

Answer 3

• simile reinforces scrooge’s misanthropic attitude
• “solitary” deliberate lexical choice. later proposed in stave 2 to showcase isolated upbringing which constituted to Scrooge’s current aversion for human connection.
• “oyster” located at seabed. echoes solitary existence
• emphasises disconnect from humanity, resulting in lack of empathy
• hardened, impenetrable exterior of “oyster” is reflective of scrooge’s misanthropic rationale, acts as a figurative wall, seemingly impossible for him to truly view how detrimental his isolation from society really is.

Question 4

linking quotes:

Answer 4

“To edge his way along the crowded paths of life…”
OR ​
”I’m quite a baby”​