A Christmas Carol- Characters - Fred
- Created by: Jenzeemae
- Created on: 23-01-18 17:38
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- Fred
- Fred arrives in Scrooge's office "all in glow" and "his eyes sparkled"
- This emphasises the warmth and friendliness of his character
- He's the opposite of Scrooge, he values happiness more than money.
- Fred disagrees with Scrooge's miserly values. He thinks that Scrooge's wealth is useless because "he don't do any good with it"
- He's empathetic, he's "heartily sorry" for the Cratchit family after Tim dies even though he barley knows them.
- Fred's laugh illustrates his cheerfulness and optimism
- He's even-tempered and refuses to argue with Scrooge
- He tells Scrooge "i'll keep my Christmas humour to the last" and later says that he "couldn't be angry" with Scrooge if he tried
- He's determined to include Scrooge in the celebrations, he believes in the importance of being kind at Christmas, especially to family
- Fred is jovial, enthusiastic and caring
- Dickens presents Fred as someone who shows lots of the values associated with Christmas
- Fred also knows how to have fun by his Christmas parties
- Key Quotes
- "Because i fell in love"
- "I am sorry; i couldn't be angry with him if i tried. Who suffers by his ill whims? himself always"
- Fred is Scrooge's Nephew
- Fred arrives in Scrooge's office "all in glow" and "his eyes sparkled"
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