LA 8 Module 3 week 11
What's the main topic of conversation at Fred's house?
Scrooge
Why is this family so quiet and still when the Spirit takes Scrooge to see their tender emotions? What has happened?
Tiny Tim has died.
Why do you think the Ghost shows Scrooge the happy life belle has found with her husband and large family?
To show how Scrooge's greed has kept him form true happiness
As Scrooge leaves his house on Christmas morning, he notices the doorknocker again. Why do you think Dickens draws attention to this seemingly unimportant object?
To show how Scrooge's perspective of the little things has changed.
Scrooge's internal struggle been resolved by the end of the novel.
True
Scrooge is terrified at the possibilities of what his life may become and makes the following statement: "Men's courses will foreshadow certain ends, to which, if persevered in, they must lead...but if the courses be departed from, the ends will change. Say it is thus with what you show me!" Scrooge reveals in his statement that he is hoping for a _______ ________.
second chance
How has Scrooge changed by the end of the novel?
He is more generous, He is joyful, and He shows compassion on others.
What emotion is being displayed by those the Spirit shows to Scrooge (see previous question)?
delight and relief
As Scrooge is complaining about the vile treatment of this poor dead soul, the scene suddenly changes to a bedroom. Whose bedroom is this?
the dead man's
What gift did Scrooge send to his clerk, Mr. Cratchit, on Christmas morning?
the prize turkey in the butcher's window
How do you think Scrooge's actions had an effect on Tiny Tim's fate in this stave?
Because Scrooge did not pay Bob Cratchit very much, the Cratchits could not afford much medical care and nutrition for their son.
The scene in the graveyard is considered the climax of this story. Remember that the climax is the turning point of the story, where the conflict begins to be resolved. What statement does Scrooge make that depicts this climax?
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year"
After the visit from the third Ghost, Scrooge says, " I don't know what day of the month it is!...I don't know how long I've been among the Spirits." How long did it take the Ghosts to take Scrooge on his journey?
1 night
After seeing the dead man's covered body, Scrooge says, "If there is any person in the town, who feels emotion caused by this man's death,...show that person to me..." Whom does the Spirit show to Scrooge?
Caroline and her husband (who owed Scrooge money)
After Scrooge praises Fezziwig, it appears that he realizes the irony of his comments. What does he say that shows that he that realizes this irony?
He wishes he could "say a word or two" to his clerk "just now".
" I am sorry for him. I couldn't be angry with him if I tried." Why does Fred say this about his Uncle Scrooge? Why does he feel pity for Scrooge?
Scrooge has cut himself off from the people around him who could show him love.
At the end of the scene at Fezziwig's shop, Scrooge speaks of the power of Fezzwig over the workers. His comments are positive and full of praise for this generous benefactor. Why is this ironic?
Scrooge praises Fezziwig for being generous to his employees although Scrooge is not all that generous with his employee.
"... Will you decide what men shall live, what men shall die? It may be, that in the sight of Heaven, you are more worthless and less fit to live than millions like this poor man's child. Oh God! to hear the Insect on [or speaking of] the leaf pronouncing on the too much life among his hungry brothers in the dust!" Explain what the Ghost is telling Scrooge in this passage about his self-importance.
Scrooge thinks that he is more important than others when, in reality, he may be less important than his fellow men.
What is the setting at the beginning of this stave?
Scrooge's bedroom
When they leave the Cratchit house, the Spirit and Scrooge end up in a graveyard. Scrooge is told to look upon a tombstone. Whose name is written on it?
Scrooge's name
The emotion displayed doesn't comfort Scrooge, so he tells the Spirit," Let me see some tenderness connected to a death." Where does the Spirit then take Scrooge to see this desired emotion?
The Cratchits' House
At the end of this stave, Scrooge tries to shut out the light from the ghost's cap. What might this action be a symbol of?
The action is symbolic of Scrooge fighting against joy and righteousness because he hasn't decided that he needs to change his ways.
The Ghost takes Scrooge to a pawn shop (where unclaimed items are sold). What is happening in this shop that is so vile to Scrooge?
They are selling Scrooge's goods.
At the beginning of the stave, Dickens describes Scrooge's demeanor. Has Scrooge changed? What type of character is he?
dynamic
Whom does Scrooge visit on Christmas day?
his nephew
Belle states that a "golden" idol has replaced her in Scrooge's heart. What is this idol?
money
As Scrooge walks down the street on Christmas morning, he sees the men who came to his office looking for a donation for the poor. What does Scrooge do that surprises these men?
offers a substantial donation
What joke did Scrooge play on Bob Cratchit the day after Christmas?
pretended to be angry that Bob was late