Bob cratchit

• Who is Bob Cratchit in the novella?

  Scrooge's Clerk
• How is Bob Cratchit initially described in the novella?

  As a timid and nervous man
• What does Dickens highlight by referring to Bob Cratchit as "the Clerk"?

  It emphasizes the lack of individual identity among the lower class
• What role does Bob Cratchit play in the novella?

  He represents the plight of the poor
• How does Bob Cratchit react to his poor wages and cruel employer?

  He remains grateful and compassionate
• What does Dickens aim to depict through Bob Cratchit's character?

  A more holistic view of the lower class
• How does Dickens challenge Victorian literature's portrayal of the working class?

  By presenting them as multi-faceted characters
• What does the name "Bob" signify in the context of the Victorian era?

  It was slang for 'shilling'
• What is the significance of the pun “Bob had but fifteen ‘Bob’ a-week himself”?


  It highlights how little Bob earns
• How does Tiny Tim's situation relate to Bob Cratchit's character?

  It emphasizes the importance of money and its impact on life and death
• What key themes are highlighted through Bob Cratchit's character?

  • Poverty: Bob's maltreatment and dependence on Scrooge
  • Religion: Bob's emotional connection to faith
  • Family: Bob's values and unity with his family

  
• How does Dickens portray the Cratchit family's attitude towards their situation?

  They are content despite their poverty
• What does Bob's trembling after church signify?

  His deep emotional connection with religion
• How does Bob Cratchit respond to his wife's distaste for Scrooge?

  He reminds her that it is Christmas Day
• What does Bob's character represent in terms of family values?

  He values, loves, and respects his family
• How does Bob Cratchit's financial situation change by the end of the novella?

  He ends up significantly better off
• What does Bob's character development depend on?

  Scrooge's character development
• How does Bob's character remain consistent throughout the novella?

  He remains compassionate and righteous
• How is Scrooge initially portrayed in relation to Bob Cratchit?

  As cruel and merciless
• What does Bob's toast to Scrooge reveal about his character?

  It shows his patience and compassion
• How does Dickens use Bob's relationship with Tiny Tim to build sympathy?

  By showcasing the loving aspect of Bob's character
• What does the phrase “He tried to warm himself at the candle” convey about Bob's situation?

  It illustrates his helplessness and poor treatment at work
• What does Bob's remark about the pudding reveal about his character?

  It highlights his appreciation and gratefulness towards his family
• What are the key relationships Bob Cratchit has in the novella?

  • Scrooge: A cruel employer who mistreats him
  • Mrs. Cratchit: A loving partner who shares family values
  • Tiny Tim: A symbol of love and compassion
  • Remaining Cratchit children: Reflects Bob's loving nature