Isolation

• Scrooge is an outsider, due to his self-inflicted loneliness. He ostracised himself from society

  "Secret and self contained and solitary as an oyster"

  > sibilance- similar to a snake. suggests something sinister

  + Biblical allusion- Adam and Eve, isolation is deadly

  > Semantic field+ Polysyndetic listing - understands what kind of person scrooge is, doubts ability to redemption

  "decrease the surplus population"

  > Highlights callous disregard

  > "Surplus" connotations of excess- dehumanises them to mere statistics

  > Irony- rather than offer support, his solution is to let them die
• Misanthropic person like Scrooge is made

  "solitary child, neglected by his friends"

  > emotive language- expressed vulnerable side and major impact

  > foreshadowing- hinting justification behind scrooge's behaviour

  "External heat and cold had little influence on him"

  > First indication towards Scrooge's feelings, foreshadows change

  "Happy in the life you have chosen!"

  > Irony as scrooge is "miserly, lonely and disconnected"

  >Poignant reminder of the consequences
• Redemption through connection

  > Achieved through meaningful connections

  "I will honour Christmas in my heart"

  > Pledges to reconnect with humanity, breaks free from isolationism

  >Model verb- signifies firm intentions, emphasises commitment to change and resolution to embrace Christmas spirit

  > Emotive language "Honour", "heart" - Conveys reverence and respect, acknowledges importance, "Heart" deep emotional connection