The Cratchits Flashcards
“They were not a handsome family; they were not well dressed; there shoes were far from being water-proof”
What does this show?
Shows that the Cratchits were poor and didn’t have good clothes.
“But they were happy, grateful, pleased with one another”
What does this show?
This shows that although they live a hard life they still are grateful and happy.
“Such a bustle ensued that you might have thought a goose the rarest of all birds”
What does this show?
It shows that they are so happy over having goose because it is rare for them.
“It was a sufficient dinner”
The word sufficient emphasises that it was just about enough to feed the whole family.
“Universal admiration”
Shows that the Cratchits are happy because it’s rare for them to get a goose.
Tim says “God Bless Everyone”
What does this show?
This emphasises the significance as Tim knows he will die but he still keeps a positive mind for his family.
