warnings

Question 1

doomed to …… …… the …..

Answer 1

doomed to wander through the world

Question 2

in chains .. ……. .. ….

Answer 2

in chains he forged in life
the adjective forged suggests that his punishment was self inflicted making it clear that unless Scrooges change he is heading for the same fate.

Question 3

mankind … .. ……..

Answer 3

mankind was my business

Question 4

Marley warns Scrooge
chance … …..
establishes central theme of novel of redemption as Marley’s visit is both a cautionary message and an opportunity for Scrooge to change

Answer 4

chance and hope

Question 5

another …. has ……… me, a ……. one
This establishes the idea his transformation as as has made him realise how his obsession with money has cost him his happiness reinforcing Dickens critique of materialism

Answer 5

Another idol has displaced me… a golden one

Question 6

if these ……. remain ……… by the …… the ….. will …
This is a more direct message forcing Scrooge to begin to see the social impact of his selfishness and greed on others
This is a stark warning that Scrooge’s actions have real consequences other than himself

Answer 6

if these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die

Question 7

Ignorance is …. of … to be feared
This personification suggests that society’s neglect of the poor , a direct result pf attitudes like Scrooges will lead to wider suffering.

Answer 7

ignorance most of all is to be feared

Question 8

Scrooge pleads are …… ……… of things …. …. .. .. … ..

Answer 8

‘are these shadows of things that will be or maybe’