English literature

• Describe Scrooge with a quotation

  “The cold within him froze his old features “
• ”The cold within him froze his old features “ shows what ?

  The internal apathy and detachment is so omnipotent , it alters his physical appearance

  the conceit of the relentless cold hands parallels to scrooges distant and cold attitude

  theme: isolation
• what did belle say about Scrooge to describe his love for money and material

  A golden idol has displaced me
• What does “A golden idol has displaced me “ tell us about Scrooge

  The noun “golden” connotes a valuable and precious item which shows that Scrooge prioritise materials and money over loved ones however this is used to indict how Scrooge a microcosm of upperclass views materialistic items as valuable and precious over loved ones and other members of the society such as the destitute.

  themes: materialism and wealth
• what did scrooge ask about tiny tim that showed transformation

  “Tell me if tiny tim will live”
• how does the quotation “Tell me if tiny Tim will live” show empathy

  Scrooge uses imperative paired with verb “cried” highlights his catharsis as he is so overcome with guilt due blatant disregard and ignorance to the plight of the destitute.This is being personified through the cratchit family

  theme : transformation
• What quotations show Scrooge lacks warmth,empathy and compassion 


  Hard and sharp as flint
• What does the qoutation “As solitary as oyster” show


  The simile is used to show scrooge chose to ostracise himself which also suggest they may be more to discover as a character.This foreshadows a positive change in Scrooge character because of the comparison of scrooge with an oyster due to oyster has shells that keeps pearls but the shells are extraordinarily hard.
• A significant quotation of transformation

  “I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a school boy “. The noun “light” allows the reader to infer he is cast off the chains because he redeemed him self also the word “angel” connotes goodness which is signifying Scrooge has significantly transformed to a better person
• stingy as ambitious word

  parsimonious
• Isolated as an ambitious word

  Ostracised
• To show no enthusiasm and concern

  Apathetic
• A person that hoards money and wealth

  Miser