Stave 3 Quotes Flashcards
(13 cards)
Gown
Which quote shows that the Cratchits can’t afford new clothes but still remain proud?
“A twice turned gown but brave in ribbons.”
Line spoken by Martha
Which quote relates to child labour and lost childhoods?
‘“We’d a deal of work to finish up last night”’
The quote is a simile
Which quote shows that the Cratchits’ wealth lies in their love and goodness towards each other?
Tiny Tim is described “’As good as gold.’”
The quote uses a simile
Which humorous quote relates to the Cratchits’ inedible Christmas pudding?
“The pudding like a speckled cannon-ball so hard and firm.”
Starts with ‘Nobody…’
Which quote shows that the Cratchit family refuse to be self pitying, they are proud and courageous and content with the little that they have?
“Nobody said or thought it was at all a small pudding for a large family.”
“The family isplay of glass…..”
Which quote relating to the family’s possessions shows pride in the midst of poverty?
“The family display of glass. Two tumblers and a custard cup without a handle.”
Ogre
Which quote emphasises that Scrooge is the villain and cause of the Cratchit family’s suffering?
“Scrooge was the Ogre of the family.”
Starts with “Spirit……”
What question does Scrooge ask about Tiny Tim - showing that he is beginning to care?
‘ “Spirit, tell me if Tiny Tim will live.”’
Starts with “They were happy…..”
What tricolon tricolon emphasises that the Cratchits make a conscious choice to be happy with what they have?
“They were happy, grateful, pleased with one another.”
Includes five adjectives
Which description of Ignorance and Want emphasises that poverty dehumanises people?
“Yellow, meagre, ragged, scowling, wolfish.”
What does Ignorance represent?
What does Want represent?
a) Ignorance represents the needs of the poor which are ignored by the upper classes
b) Want represents the poor’s great need and wants.
Complete the quote: ‘”Most of all be________ this b_____.”
‘”Most of all beware this boy.”
Starts with “Are there….”
Which of Scrooge’s words does the ghost echo – in order to criticise and expose the cruelty of those Malthusian views?
“’Are there no prisons’ said the spirit… ‘are there no workhouses?”
