The Lighthouse, The Miners & Fred’s Christmas Party

• What is a quote that describes the miners in the text?

  “A cheerful company assembled round a glowing fire.”
• What is a quote about men on a ship at sea?

  “Every man among them hummed a Christmas tune.”
• What does the phrase “in the bowels of the earth” refer to in the text?

  It refers to an old man singing a Christmas song.
• What is a quote about two men on a dismal reef?

  “Two men…had made a fire.”
• What does Dickens convey about altruism in the text?

  • Importance of giving to others
  • Charity and decency are vital
  • Family values emphasized
  • Especially significant on Christmas Day
• Who is referred to as “The Founder of the Feast!”?

  Bob
• What does Fred express about Scrooge?

  “I am sorry for him; I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried.”
• What themes does Dickens highlight through the characters' quotes?

  Charity, family, and the spirit of Christmas
• Why is Christmas Day emphasized in the text?

  It highlights the importance of giving and kindness.