Cratchit Family

Question 1

What do Bob and his family represent about the contemporary Victorian audience?

Answer 1

They illustrate the social problems that poverty caused during the Victorian era

Question 2

What do the Cratchit family remind the readers of?

Answer 2

They remind the readers that poor people are not only a social problem but they are individuals who have families

Question 3

What is a quote to show that Bob Cratchit is cheerful?

Answer 3

“Bob was very cheerful with them.”

Question 4

What is a quote to show that Bob Cratchit is loving?

Answer 4

“Bob…hugged his daughter to his heart’s content”

Question 5

What is a quote to show that Bob Cratchit is forgiving?

Answer 5

“Mr Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast!”

Question 6

How does Dickens present Tiny Tim as a good character to the audience? (contains quote)

Answer 6

Dickens shows us this by sharing Tiny Tim’s religious nature because he wanted to remind people “who made lame beggars walk”