- Fred is the antithesis of Scrooge, as he symbolises the good nature of humans.
- Fred shows generosity towards others.
"Merry Xmas uncle, God save you!"
- the use of exclamations emphasises his generosity of spirit towards his uncle.
- The mention of God, shows that Fred keeps God in his heart, as well as his Christian values.
- Scrooge's reply is angry and cynical
"Bah Humbug" = misanthropic
- Dicken's shows the opposite characters through heat imagery.
- Scrooge is associated with the cold.
- Fred is associated with the Warm.
"So heated himself with the rapid walking.
- emits a metaphorical warmth to those around him.
= juxtaposed with Scrooge:
"He carried his own low temperature always about with him"
- contrasting imagery to compare the two characters = judge Fred as the better man.
