Fred

• How do Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and Fred influence Scrooge?

  They guide his journey of transformation
• What are Fred's key characteristics in A Christmas Carol?

  • Cheerful
  • Generous
  • Kind-hearted
• How does Fred demonstrate his positive nature in his dialogue?

  He focuses on the positive aspects of Christmas
• What does Fred say to show his persistence in keeping Christmas spirit?

  "I'll keep my Christmas humour to the last."
• How does Fred's attitude towards Scrooge reflect his character?

  He shows care and pity for Scrooge
• What evidence shows Fred's enthusiasm when Scrooge arrives for Christmas dinner?

  "Let him in! It is a mercy he didn't shake his arm off."
• What Christmas traditions began during the Victorian era?

  • Sending Christmas cards
  • Giving elaborate gifts
  • Focus on family gatherings
• How did the popularity of turkey for Christmas meals arise?

  It can be attributed to the Victorians
• What role did A Christmas Carol play in Victorian Christmas traditions?

  It helped popularize new Christmas traditions
• What does Fred's dialogue reveal about his character when he interacts with Scrooge?

  It shows his insistent cheeriness despite Scrooge's rudeness
• How does Dickens illustrate Scrooge's attitude in his repeated phrase "Good afternoon!"?

  It shows Scrooge's determined unpleasant manner
• What does the phrase "without an angry word" suggest about Fred's character?

  He maintains his positive and enthusiastic demeanor