A Christmas Carol Stave 1 & 2 Questions and
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What important fact "must be distinctly understood?" Why is this fact so
important?
That if Scrooge does not changes his way he will end up with the same fate as Marley.
Describe Scrooge in your own words? What metaphor does Dickens use to
emphasize how mean he is?
Scrooge is bitter,
a sinner, cold hearted, hard, solitary, and a powerful
businessman. A metaphor that Dickens use to emphasize how
mean Scrooge is is: "External heat and cold had little influence
on Scrooge. No warmth could warm, no wintry weather chill
him. No wind that blew was bitterer than he, no falling snow
was more intent upon its purpose, no pelting rain less open to
entreaty. Foul weather didn't know where to have him. The
heaviest rain, and snow, and hail, and sleet, could boast of the
advantage over him in only one respect. They often came
down handsomely, and Scrooge never did."
Who visits Scrooge in his counting house, and to what
purpose (All visitors)?
Scrooge's nephew visits Scrooge in his counting house to wish Scrooge a merry Christmas. After
Scrooge's nephew left, two gentlemen came in and wanted
Scrooge to donate to the poor so they could have a pleasant Christmas.
How does Scrooge react to these visitors?
Scrooge reacts
with dislike to these visitors.
What particularly appalling thing does Scrooge say to the
Portly gentlemen?:
The particularly appalling thing Scrooge
says to the gentleman is "`If they would rather die,'' said
Scrooge, ``they had better do it, and decrease the surplus
population. Besides -- excuse me -- I don't know that.''
Describe the ghostly happenings that lead to Marley's
appearance?
1.Marlys face appeared as Scrooge's door
knocker
2. next a lot of bells begain to toll
3. after that, It sound
like a chain was clank in the cellar
4. next there were two loud
booming noises,
5.and finally the dying fire leaped up.
Why is Marley visiting Scrooge?
Marly is visiting Scrooge to
answers latest update
What important fact "must be distinctly understood?" Why is this fact so
important?
That if Scrooge does not changes his way he will end up with the same fate as Marley.
Describe Scrooge in your own words? What metaphor does Dickens use to
emphasize how mean he is?
Scrooge is bitter,
a sinner, cold hearted, hard, solitary, and a powerful
businessman. A metaphor that Dickens use to emphasize how
mean Scrooge is is: "External heat and cold had little influence
on Scrooge. No warmth could warm, no wintry weather chill
him. No wind that blew was bitterer than he, no falling snow
was more intent upon its purpose, no pelting rain less open to
entreaty. Foul weather didn't know where to have him. The
heaviest rain, and snow, and hail, and sleet, could boast of the
advantage over him in only one respect. They often came
down handsomely, and Scrooge never did."
Who visits Scrooge in his counting house, and to what
purpose (All visitors)?
Scrooge's nephew visits Scrooge in his counting house to wish Scrooge a merry Christmas. After
Scrooge's nephew left, two gentlemen came in and wanted
Scrooge to donate to the poor so they could have a pleasant Christmas.
How does Scrooge react to these visitors?
Scrooge reacts
with dislike to these visitors.
What particularly appalling thing does Scrooge say to the
Portly gentlemen?:
The particularly appalling thing Scrooge
says to the gentleman is "`If they would rather die,'' said
Scrooge, ``they had better do it, and decrease the surplus
population. Besides -- excuse me -- I don't know that.''
Describe the ghostly happenings that lead to Marley's
appearance?
1.Marlys face appeared as Scrooge's door
knocker
2. next a lot of bells begain to toll
3. after that, It sound
like a chain was clank in the cellar
4. next there were two loud
booming noises,
5.and finally the dying fire leaped up.
Why is Marley visiting Scrooge?
Marly is visiting Scrooge to
