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“Hard and sharp as flint, secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster“
Scrooge is presented as lacking warmth, empathy and compassion towards others. The simile ‘like an oyster’ shows he has a tough, hard exterior rather than being an outwardly warm person.
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‘He was all in a glow; his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled’
Dickens uses the motif of light to present Fred as compassionate and caring. The noun ‘glow’ connotes warmth and joy, while the ‘sparkle’ of his eyes connotes benevolence and compassion. Structurally, introducing Fred immediately after Scrooge focuses the
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‘As a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time’
Fred is presented as the embodiment of the Christmas spirit as he possesses all the positive virtues associated with Christmas.
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“I can’t afford to make idle people merry“
In the novella, Scrooge embodies the Malthusian view and lacks the understanding that many lower class may be unable to work and support themselves fully. Dickens uses this ignorance to display the ignorance of the upper class as he doesn’t understand the
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‘If they would rather die, they had better do it and decrease the surplus population’
In A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ character Scrooge sees the poor only as a burden on society who are responsible for their own condition and not deserving of charity. He echoes the Malthusian belief that a ‘surplus’ (larger population) will mean mor
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‘Mankind was my business’
In Stave One, Marley’s ghost warns Scrooge that he must change his ways if he ever wants to be a truly happy man.
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‘I wear the chain I forged in life’
In the novella, Marley’s sins are shown as heavy objects after his death as he physically carries his burdens around with him. The ‘chain’ not only restricts him, but also can also suggest imprisonment implying how Marley will never be free from his mista
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‘Laughed all over himself, from his shoes to his organ of benevolence’
Fezziwig’s laughter is described as lively and warm and the word ‘benevolence’ has links to philanthropy - he is giving and good.
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‘The warehouse was as snug, and warm, and dry, and bright a ball-room, as you would desire to see’
“Warm” connotes kindness and comfort and links to Dickens’ use of the motif of fire throughout the novel.
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‘Fuel was heaped upon the fire’
Fezziwig is a foil to Scrooge as an employer and presents all the positive virtues that Scrooges lack.
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‘The happiness he gives is quite as great as if it cost a fortune’
Dickens highlights ideas of friendship and charity through the image of Fezziwig’s Christmas party in A Christmas Carol. This memory is pivotal in Scrooge’s views and is a catalyst for his redemption as it sparks his feelings of regret, remorse and his de
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‘A jolly Giant’
The Ghost of Christmas Present serves as the central symbol of the Christmas ideal -generosity, goodwill, celebration and draws on traditional ideas of Father Christmas as the ghost is presented as the personification of the Christmas spirit.
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‘A glowing torch, in shape not unlike Plenty’s horn’
“Plenty’s horn”, also referred to as ‘cornucopia’, is a symbol of abundance in Greek Mythology . The ‘glowing torch’ develops the motif of light which runs throughout the text. Here, it symbolises enlightenment and Christmas spirit. This ultimately presen
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‘The crisp leaves of holly, mistletoe and ivy reflected back the light… and such a mighty blaze went roaring up the chimney.’
The imagery of light provides a clear contrast to the celebratory Christmas scenes portrayed by Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol.
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‘Screaming that outside the baker’s they had smelt the goose… these young Crachits danced about the table’
Dickens Presents the Crachit Christmas as energetic , ecxiting and playfulness; despite their poverty, Dickens uses the Crachit children to highlight ideas of gratitude.
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‘Bob had hugged his daughter to his heart’s content’
Dickens’ key message is that family and friendship provide more happiness than wealth.
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Dickens uses the motif of light to present Fred as compassionate and caring. The noun ‘glow’ connotes warmth and joy, while the ‘sparkle’ of his eyes connotes benevolence and compassion. Structurally, introducing Fred immediately after Scrooge focuses the

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‘He was all in a glow; his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled’

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Fred is presented as the embodiment of the Christmas spirit as he possesses all the positive virtues associated with Christmas.

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Card 4

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In the novella, Scrooge embodies the Malthusian view and lacks the understanding that many lower class may be unable to work and support themselves fully. Dickens uses this ignorance to display the ignorance of the upper class as he doesn’t understand the

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Card 5

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In A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ character Scrooge sees the poor only as a burden on society who are responsible for their own condition and not deserving of charity. He echoes the Malthusian belief that a ‘surplus’ (larger population) will mean mor

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