Christmas carol: characters- fred. (quotes & info.)

Question 1

what kind of character does dickens present him as?

Answer 1

light and humorous.

Question 2

what is fred’s role?

Answer 2

remind us that scrooge rejects everyone- even his only surviving relative.

Question 3

what does dickens have fred demonstrate?

Answer 3

very essence of christian values. he doesn’t harbour resentment for his bitter uncle; he shows nothing but love and pity for scrooge, and accepts the changes in him without question.

Question 4

key quote: 1- s1.

Answer 4

he was all in a glow; his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled, and his breath smoked again.

Question 5

key quote: 2- s3.

Answer 5

scrooge’s nephew revelled in another laugh.

Question 6

key quote: 3- s3.

Answer 6

….this nephew burst into a fresh roar of laughter.

Question 7

key quote: 4- s3.

Answer 7

‘his (Scrooge) offences carry their own punishment.’

Question 8

key quote: 5- s3.

Answer 8

‘i mean to give him (scrooge) the same chance every year, whether he like it or not, for i pity him.’

Question 9

key quote: 6- s3.

Answer 9

‘if i can be of any service to you in any way (to bob on tiny tim’s death’)….pray, come to me.’