Guilt and Blame Flashcards
“uneasy in his mind”
L- the phrase shows how when Scrooge was at Fred’s house he felt guilty for his past treatment of Fred and thought Fred would reject him
R-we feel sorry for Scrooge as he thinks he will be rejected by his own family
“Haunt me no longer”
L-verb”haunt” shows how Scrooge doesn’t want to blame himself or feel guilty
R-we want Scrooge to accept responsibility for his behaviour
“the extinguisher-cap, and by a sudden action pressed it down upon its head”
L-the phrase shows how Scrooge doesn’t want to experience himself being to blame and being guilty
R-audience feels less pity as he doesn’t want to take responsibility for his actions
“was overcome with penitence and grief”
L-the noun “penitence” shows how Scrooge is now accepting responsibility and feeling guilt for his actions
R-reader feels more positive towards Scrooge as he is becoming a better person.
“May sponge away the writing on this stone”
L- the phrase shows how Scrooge is now wanting to repent his sins and live a better life
R-we see Scrooge in a better light due to him trying his best to atone for his sins
