Scrooge

Cards (9)

presented as a unlikeable character
extended metaphor
" a frostyrime on his head "
" cold within him"
"froze his old features"
stave 2
reader sympathise with scrooge- lonely past
"I would like to say a word or two"
establishes first stage of repentance
stave 3
GOC Present builds concept of change
scrooge develops empathy and compassion towards tiny tim
stave 4
actions have consequences
wealth will not keep him company in his death
final stage of repentance
" The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me"
stave 5
scrooge transformation
direct contrast with opening scene
"better than his word"
theme of time
Spirits- Past Present Yet to come
Past- value of reflecting on the past
Yet to Come- way you conduct yourself will have consequences
theme of poverty
Dickens- society come together to help spread of poverty
viewed as criminals " are there no prisons"
theme of redemption
presented as a man who cannot change
scrooge evolution as a character
actively tries to recompense for his actions
theme of Christmas spirit
time for charity and compassion
emotional connection with people around you