Redemption Flashcards
(7 cards)
At first
It seems impossible that Scrooge will change. He’s portrayed as a misanthropist who’s dislike of other people is shown by his attitude to charity.
By the time Scrooge is visited by the last ghost
His attitude has softened and he wants to change his ways.
Dickens is arguing that
Even the very worst people in society can find redemption, to do this they have to make the choice to start changing their ways.
By the end of the story
Scrooge is “glowing with his good intentions”. It’s this kindness and generosity that allows him to change his fate and “sponge away his name from his neglected gravestone”.
Visions give the reader
An insight into Scrooges close relationship with Fan and sad ending of engagement with Belle.
Relationships show that Scrooge is capable of showing love and kindness and suggest he can still show them. Also prove that things like love and companionship were once important to him.
Another hint is the change in Scrooges father
Which foreshadows Scrooges own redemption. Dickens suggest Scrooges father had similar attitudes to Scrooge. However when Fab comes to collect him “ he is so much kinder than he used to be”.
Sentence starters…
Sprits visions teach him how to empathise with other people.
Scrooges changed behaviour leads him to redemption.
Scrooges redemption is the main focus of the novel.
There are hints that Scrooge will be redeemed.
