ACC Flashcards
(64 cards)
what is Fezziwig’s family like?
warm and joyful
who does dickens evoke sympathy for?
the poor
who does the ghost of christmas yet to come approach?
slowly and silently
ACC is an example of ___________
allegory
how does scrooge’s attitude change by the end of the story?
he become kind and generous
who is the opposite of scrooge?
Fred
what does the ghost of Christmas present show scrooge?
the current christmas celebrations
what is the nature of the ghost of Christmas yet to come?
dark, silent, and frightening
who represents a joyful family?
the cratchits
what does dickens suggest about family?
source of comfort and happiness
what is the purpose of the ghost of Christmas yet to come?
shows the impact of scrooge’s actions in the future
what do ignorance and want symbolise?
poor children in Victorian England
why does scrooge push people away?
childhood loneliness
what duty does dickens suggest?
be kind to others
how did dickens grow up?
in poverty, working in a factory
what does scrooge do for bob Cratchit’s family at the end?
he helps them and gives them a turkey for Christmas
what should we show according to Fred’s example? he also symbolises….
kindness and forgiveness
what was Victorian England like?
harsh, cruel, unequal
what does scrooge lack at first?
family and kindness
what does the light from the ghost of Christmas present symbolise?
clarity
what is the purpose of the ghost of Christmas present?
show the impact of scrooge’s actions in the present
what does bob Cratchit symbolise?
poverty
what does the ghost of Christmas yet to come show scrooge?
a future where he is dead and forgotten
what is the bigger message of the story?
learn and achieve redemption