Scrooge quotes on redemption :
“ he was as solitary as an oyster “ ( 1 ) “Oyster” suggests he is enclosed and excluded from society. He has
a hard exterior making him extremely obstinate and difficult to break
through. However, symbolising potential for growth and redemption,
similar to how an oyster can produce a pearl, Scrooge contains
valuable / redeemable traits foreshadowing his change. Extreme
isolation however hidden value.
“ hard and sharp as a flint “ ( 1 ) “Flint” being an unyielding, abrasive material illustrates Scrooge's
obstinate character, refusing to let go of avarice. Just as a flint is “
hard and sharp “ Scrooge's attitude is harsh and indifferent towards
others, particularly the misfortunate as he “cant afford to make idle
people merry”.
“ he carried his own low temperature always about with Metaphorically emphasises how bitterness is nothing but a burden
him “ ( 1 ) dragging him down. His endothermic nature causes “all human
sympathy to keep its distance” elucidating his deep-seated
resentment and detachment from society.
“ I wear the chains i forged in life “ ( 2 ) The “chains“ being a metaphor for Marley's moral and ethical wrong -
doings serves as a poignant reminder to Scrooge that his selfish,
capitalistic views will be accounted for later on in life.
“ mankind was my business. The common welfare was The importance of caring for others. He feels deep regret for
my business “ ( 2 ) prioritising his capital and avarice over aiding the needy. Reflects
Dickens' belief that Victorian upper class society neglected the poor
and they had immense duties to create a positive change in humanity.
“ oh cold, cold, rigid, dreadful death “ ( 2 ) Strongly linked to Scrooge's prior description of being “carried at his
own low temperature” foreshadowing his lonely death. This could
suggest his “cold”, tight-fisted personality was the primary cause of
such miserable death.
“ the room was very dark, too dark to be observed “ ( 2 ) Scrooge's unfair treatment of Bob Cratchit, providing him with a fire
that looked like just “one coal” reflects the solemn environment of his
inevitable death. This serves as a poignant reminder of the moral
consequence of sin.
“ I'll send it to Bob Cratchit. He shouldn't know who sent Scrooge's extreme generosity without seeking validation or credit
it “ ( 3 ) encapsulates his complete subversion of his past self. His shedding
of the prior misanthropic lifestyle links strongly to the christian belief
that individuals learn from sins and that repentance is essential in life.
“ im about to raise your salary “ ( 3 ) Finally releasing himself from capitalistic, avarice viewpoints and
embracing kind - heartedness. This serves as a pivotal turning point
reflecting his new found understanding for community and love.
“ he was as solitary as an oyster “ ( 1 ) “Oyster” suggests he is enclosed and excluded from society. He has
a hard exterior making him extremely obstinate and difficult to break
through. However, symbolising potential for growth and redemption,
similar to how an oyster can produce a pearl, Scrooge contains
valuable / redeemable traits foreshadowing his change. Extreme
isolation however hidden value.
“ hard and sharp as a flint “ ( 1 ) “Flint” being an unyielding, abrasive material illustrates Scrooge's
obstinate character, refusing to let go of avarice. Just as a flint is “
hard and sharp “ Scrooge's attitude is harsh and indifferent towards
others, particularly the misfortunate as he “cant afford to make idle
people merry”.
“ he carried his own low temperature always about with Metaphorically emphasises how bitterness is nothing but a burden
him “ ( 1 ) dragging him down. His endothermic nature causes “all human
sympathy to keep its distance” elucidating his deep-seated
resentment and detachment from society.
“ I wear the chains i forged in life “ ( 2 ) The “chains“ being a metaphor for Marley's moral and ethical wrong -
doings serves as a poignant reminder to Scrooge that his selfish,
capitalistic views will be accounted for later on in life.
“ mankind was my business. The common welfare was The importance of caring for others. He feels deep regret for
my business “ ( 2 ) prioritising his capital and avarice over aiding the needy. Reflects
Dickens' belief that Victorian upper class society neglected the poor
and they had immense duties to create a positive change in humanity.
“ oh cold, cold, rigid, dreadful death “ ( 2 ) Strongly linked to Scrooge's prior description of being “carried at his
own low temperature” foreshadowing his lonely death. This could
suggest his “cold”, tight-fisted personality was the primary cause of
such miserable death.
“ the room was very dark, too dark to be observed “ ( 2 ) Scrooge's unfair treatment of Bob Cratchit, providing him with a fire
that looked like just “one coal” reflects the solemn environment of his
inevitable death. This serves as a poignant reminder of the moral
consequence of sin.
“ I'll send it to Bob Cratchit. He shouldn't know who sent Scrooge's extreme generosity without seeking validation or credit
it “ ( 3 ) encapsulates his complete subversion of his past self. His shedding
of the prior misanthropic lifestyle links strongly to the christian belief
that individuals learn from sins and that repentance is essential in life.
“ im about to raise your salary “ ( 3 ) Finally releasing himself from capitalistic, avarice viewpoints and
embracing kind - heartedness. This serves as a pivotal turning point
reflecting his new found understanding for community and love.
