Fred

Question 1

How does the quote “all in a glow;his face was ruddy and handsome;his eyes sparkled”

Answer 1

Dickens employs a motif of light.Light signifies hope and enlightenment in the novella,thus he becomes a beacon (guidance) of hope for Scrooges redemption.Fred is a foil to Scrooge highlighting his miserly (stingy) tendancies.The juxtaposition emphasises Scrooge’s remarkable transformation by Stave 5.Fred’s character serves as a benchmark for Scrooge’s moral rebirth allowing the reader to see positive change.