Isolation

Cards (3)

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

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