Christmas Carol

Question 1

Ebenezer Scrooge (Quotes & Context )

Answer 1

1. “Solitary as an Oyster”
   Technique: Similie
   Context: Stave 1 Description Of Scrooges character
   Explanation - suggests he is closed off and reclusive but may have something valuable
   Inside - but at a potential for change

Question 2

Ebenezer Scrooge ( “ i will honour Christmas in my heart , and try to keep it all the year”)

Answer 2

Technique - First person narrative/ Emotional language
Context - stave 4 - Scrooges vow after being shown his death
. Explanation - shows his full transformation and repentance

Question 3

Bob cratchit (quotes & Context)

Answer 3

” my little, little child ! “ Cried Bob “ my little child ! “
.technique - repetition/ Emotional language
.context - Stave 4 - after Tiny Tim’s death
Explanation - reflects Bobs grief and the emotional impact of poverty loss

Question 4

Bob Cratchit

Answer 4

” he ran home to Camden Town as hard as he could pelt”
.technique - Energetic verb / informal language
.context - stave 3 - Bob’s joy of christmas Day
.Explanation - shows his love for family despite hardship

Question 5

Tiny Tim (quotes & Context)

Answer 5

.” God bless us everyone ! “
.technique : inclusive language/ Exclamatory sentence
.context : stave 3 - Spoken by Tim at Christmas Dinner
.Explanation - Reflects innocence, hope , and kindness - a moral compass in the story.

Question 6

Tiny Tim

Answer 6

“He hoped the people saw him in the church, because he was a cripple “
.Technique - Irony / Sentimental Tone
.context - Stave 3 - Tim’s selfless thoughts
Explanation - Despite his illness he wants to inspire others highlighting purity and moral strength.
Tip - Use to explore Dickens message about the spiritual value of the poor & vulnerable .

Question 7

The Ghost Of Christmas Present

Answer 7

1.”They are Man’s… This boy is ignorance this girl is want.”
.technique - Personification/ Allegory
.context - Stave 3 - the Ghost reveals the hidden Children.
Explanation - They symbolize society’s fallings and danger’s of neglecting the poor.
Tip: Link to Dickens’ warning about social injustice and the need for reform.

Question 8

The Ghost of Christmas Present

Answer 8

“Come in ! And know we better man! “
Technique - imperative/friendly tone
Context - Stave 3 - The ghost greets Scrooge warmly
.Explanation - Encourages Transformation and openess to joy and generosity.
Tip: Use to show Dickens uses the Ghosts to guide Scrooge and the reader toward moral improvement .