Analysis

• What are the key components to analyze in a quote?

  • Language devices
  • Structure
  • Context
• How is Scrooge described in the first stave?

  Solitary as an oyster
• What language device is used in the quote about Scrooge? ‘solitary as an oyster’

  A simile comparing him to an oyster
• What does the oyster symbolize in relation to Scrooge?

  Capitalism and forced loneliness
• What does the adjective "solitary" imply about Scrooge's loneliness?

  It is a forced type of loneliness
• How do the ghosts relate to the symbolism of the oyster?


  They crack the oyster to reveal Scrooge, just like cracking the oyster open to reveal the beauty inside- the pearl
• What does the quote "I wear the chain I forged in life" signify?

  Accountability for one's actions
• What does the chain symbolize in the context of the quote?

  Accumulation of moral sins
• How does the verb "forged" contribute to the meaning of the quote?

  It indicates creation and acceptance of guilt
• What is the significance of the gothic genre in A Christmas Carol?

  • Supernatural elements like ghosts
  • Creates a sense of fear and change
• What themes can the quote "I wear the chain I forged in life" be used to discuss?

  Redemption and accountability
• What adjectives are used to describe the snow in the quote?

  Smooth and dirty
• How does the quote about snow relate to capitalism?

  It reflects the contrast in society
• What is the recommended approach to context in A Christmas Carol?

  • Focus on key points
  • Use context in two paragraphs
• How many power paragraphs are suggested for the exam?

  Four
• How many times should context be mentioned in the paragraphs?

  Twice
• What does the quote about snow suggest about the rich's perspective?

  They look down on the poor
• What do the characters of the boy and girl symbolize?

  The poor working class youth
• What does ignorance imply in the context of the quote?

  Being oblivious to suffering
• How is London described in the context of the quote?

  As having hidden poverty beneath glamour
• Why is the boy labeled as ignorance and the girl as want?

  Reflects societal views of the time
• What does Scrooge's character represent in the text?

  The need for societal change
• What does the quote "I will not shut out the lessons that they teach" signify?

  Scrooge's commitment to change
• What does the metaphor of the course imply about life?

  Life is a journey with choices
• What does the verb "departed" suggest in the quote?

  Leaving behind old habits
• How does Scrooge's coldness reflect his character?

  It symbolizes his unsociable nature
• What does the personification of cold imply about Scrooge?

  His evil nature is evident
• How does the quote relate to the theme of redemption?

  It shows Scrooge's transformation
• What does the imagery of freezing suggest about Scrooge's life?

  He was lifeless and unfeeling
• What does the phrase "dead man walking" imply about Scrooge?

  He lacked passion and energy
• What does the phrase "the cold within him froze his old features" suggest?

  His personality affected his appearance
• How does the supernatural influence Scrooge's character development?

  It prompts his transformation
• What does the quote about the course of life suggest about change?

  Change is always possible
• What does the phrase "the course be departed from the ends will change" imply?

  Leaving bad habits leads to improvement
• What does the term "patriarchal society" refer to in the context?

  A society dominated by men
• How does the quote reflect societal issues?

  It highlights class disparities
• What does the phrase "the cold within him" symbolize?

  Scrooge's emotional detachment
• How does the imagery of snow contribute to the overall theme?

  It illustrates class differences
• What does the phrase "smashed into bits" imply about Scrooge's transformation?

  He has undergone significant change
• What does the quote about the oyster symbolize?

  Scrooge's previous closed-off nature