Bob Cratchit Flashcards
“I give to you Mr Scrooge, the founder of the feast”
1 → bestows Heroic status upon Scrooge - foreshadowing transmogfrication to come where Scrooge will have this status
2 → resilience of the poor and working class - even facing years of hardships from the solitary sinner Mr Scrooge - he is still grateful irony employed - Scrooge is being celebrated for gratitude he has not shown - Bobs magnanimous nature of the lower class (microcosm)
LINK → buys the cratchits a “prize turkey” - earns this status
“brave in ribbons”
1 → anthesis of materialistic wealth - they make the best of what they have - festivity of ribbon shows compassion even during times of hardship
2 → use of the adjective brave - making the best of the situation while confident, even though it is “twice turned”, she is confident, mocking the upper class who only take pride in rich robes and belongings
LINK → Scrooge has no confidence even though he holds materialistic wealth, cratchits are foil characters to Scrooge
