The Cratchits [Stave 4] - A Christmas Carol
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- Created on: 03-12-17 19:36
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- The Cratchits [Stave 4]
- "the noisy little Cratchits were as still as stutues..."
- Simile
- The use of juxtaposition emphasises how unusual this situation was
- Juxtaposes how quiet they were in this moment
- "the mother laid her work upon the table and put her hand up to her face."
- Ms Cratchit uses her hands to hide her emotions and stay strong for her family
- "I wouldn't show weak eyes to your father"
- Ms Cratchit is upset but refuses to let her husband see - she is trying to be strong for her husband
- "he broke down all at once. He couldn't help it"
- Bob is unable to control his emotions
- He tried his best to keep a brave face for his family but all the grief lead to him becoming emotionally brittle
- "Bob was very cheerful with them and spoke pleasantly to all his family"
- He may be grieving but he is trying to stay positive for his family
- He is trying to reassure his family that everything will be okay
- "the noisy little Cratchits were as still as stutues..."
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