Fred

• Who is Scrooge's nephew?

  Fred
• What does it mean that Fred is altruistic?

  He helps others without expecting anything back
• What does Fred say about his expectations from Scrooge?

  “I want nothing from you; I ask nothing of you.”
• What does Fred represent in Victorian society?

  The middle class
• How is Fred described in terms of his Christmas spirit?

  He is filled with a positive, family-oriented spirit
• What does the description of Fred's appearance suggest about his character?

  He is joyful and embodies Christmas spirit
• What does fire symbolize in the novella?

  The Christmas spirit
• How does fire serve as a motif in the story?

  It shows Scrooge's transformation throughout the story
• What does Scrooge's coldness represent in the story?

  His lack of warmth and compassion
• How is the fire in Scrooge's counting house described?

  Very small compared to the clerk's fire
• How is the clerk's fire described in comparison to Scrooge's fire?

  It looked like one coal
• What does Fred's glowing appearance signify?

  His joyful and festive nature
• What does the glossary define symbolism as?

  The use of symbols to represent ideas
• What is a motif according to the glossary?

  A pattern or recurring idea in art
• What do the four advent candles stand for?

  • Hope
  • Peace
  • Love
  • Joy
• What must Scrooge find on his journey to redemption?

  • Hope
  • Peace
  • Love
  • Joy