Tiny Tim

• "God bless us, every one!"


  The ​religious focus

  of Tiny Tim's statement presents him as an exemplary child who

  embodies the spirit of Christmas​. This is heightened by the phrase ​"every one"​ which

  highlights that he is compassionate and caring, both of these are traits which further the endearing nature of his character. Dickens quotes this line for the final words of the novella, attributing a sense of importance to his character and leaving the reader with the image of Tiny Tim as a ​symbol of hope and the positive outcomes which can be achieved through

  both personal and social reform.
• "' My little, little child'


  Dickens uses ​epimone (the repetition of a word or phrase to emphasise a point) in order to

  further the ​frail and ​weak characterisation

  of Tiny Tim. This causes the reader to sympathise​ more with the situation as they realise the tragic nature of the death of a child. The reader understands the strong emotions Bob must be feeling, as he is at a loss for words and can describe Tim as nothing but ​"little"​. The term connotes ideas of innocence and helplessness, furthering the injustice of the situation.
• "He told me, coming home, that he hoped the people saw him in the church, because

  he was a cripple, and it might be pleasant to them to remember upon Christmas day

  who made lame beggars walk, and blind men see."


  This allusion to Jesus highlights Tiny Tim's role as a ​moral compass

  within the text. He

  acts as a Dickens' ​mouthpiece of goodness

  , similar to how Jesus acted as God's

  messenger to impart the importance of morality to humanity. This phrase also emphasises

  the Christmas message of tolerance and hope.
• As good as gold'


  This emphasises his good nature in order to appeal to the reader
• Tiny Tim drank it last of all.

  He dislikes Scrooge
• Second father"


  Epitomises Scrooge's character arc
• Feebly' and 'hurrah'

  This is built on by his heartbreaking description of Tim​ "feebly" crying ​"Hurrah!"

  on

  Christmas day in an attempt to join in with the festivities, establishing a sense of ​pathos (something which causes sadness or pity)

  about his character.