Mr and Mrs Cratchit Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
How does Dickens use the characters of the Cratchits?
A
The Cratchits represent the exploited and underpaid yet hard-working employees of the victims in Victorian England.
2
Q
“The founder of the feast”
A
Dickens draws the reader’s attention to Bob’s Christian generosity of human spirit in the face of financial hardship and ill treatment. This is heightened by Mrs Cratchit’s contrasting attitude to Scrooge: “I wish I had him here. I’d give him a piece of my mind to feast upon, and I hope he’d have a good appetite for it.” Her righteous indignation is only claimed by her husband, reminding her that it is Christmas. Through dialogue, Dickens sets expectations about forgiveness and goodwill to others at this time of year.
3
Q
A
