Fred Foil Character To Scrooge

Question 1

“A merry Christmas, uncle! God save you!”

Answer 1

-this shows Fred’s cheerful and festive spirit. He clearly loves his uncle and does his best to connect with him

Question 2

“his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled”

Answer 2

• Fred is the very opposite of his uncle, full of energy and optimism as a young man (Foil character) pleasant heart warming man

Question 3

“his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled”

Answer 3

• Fred is the very opposite of his uncle, full of energy and optimism as a young man (Foil character)

Question 4

“Christmas time… is the only time I know of when men and women seem to open their shut-up hearts freely”
(Stave 5)

Answer 4

-Fred recognises the beauty of the Christmas spirit and is not afraid to challenge his uncle on his “humbug” attitude

Question 5

[as Scrooge nervously enters Fred’s Christmas party] “Let him in! It is a mercy he didn’t shake his arm off.”

Answer 5

-Dickens describes how delighted Fred was to see his uncle Scrooge. He embraces Scrooge so warmly and is finally rewarded for his persistent efforts in reaching out to Scrooge

Question 6

“Wonderful party, wonderful games, wonderful unanimity, won-der-ful happiness!”
(Stave 5)

Answer 6

-Dickens’ use of repetition emphasises just how wonderful the party was. The noun “unanimity” suggests how close they all felt.