Crachit family Flashcards
(11 cards)
Symbolises how little warmth or care Scrooge gives Bob. Dickens uses this to highlight how the poor are treated with cold indifference.
“The clerk’s fire was so very much smaller that it looked like one coal.”
Shows Bob’s suffering and his quiet endurance. He doesn’t complain—reflecting dignity in hardship
“He tried to warm himself at the candle.”
Scrooge mocks Bob for wanting Christmas Day off highlighting how the rich exploit the working class even during joyful times.
“A poor excuse for picking a man’s pocket every twenty-fifth of December!”
Dickens emphasises emotional richness over material wealth
“They were not a handsome family… but they were happy, grateful, pleased with one another.”
Dickens highlights the poverty cycle
“Her daughter also braved in ribbons”
Tiny Tim’s line becomes a symbol of innocence, hope, and Christian compassion.
“God bless us everyone”
Dickens uses the emotional turmoil of Tim’s death to highlight the cost of poverty
“My little, little child!” cried Bob.
Scrooge finally supports the Cratchits. Dickens shows that true redemption involves helping others.
“I’ll raise your salary, and endeavour to assist your struggling family.”
The capitalisation stresses relief and joy. Dickens gives readers a reward for caring about the Cratchits.
“Tiny Tim who did NOT die”
Dickens last message highlights Scrooges final act of redemption
“scrooge became a second father”
Represent
-the lower working class
-who even in poverty are happy, content and graceful
