Why does Scrooge say to the spirit, “remove me from this place”? What is he feeling?
Scrooge sees Belle with her husband and kids. She is happy. He feels remorse for what he chose in life.
Disdain
Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.
In Sweden, what animal is traditionally made out of straw for Christmas?
Goat
Why does Fred continue to see his uncle?
Fred will continue to invite Scrooge because he has nothing to lose and everything to gain from reconnecting with Scrooge.
What is the point of going to the lighthouse? To the ship?
The spirit takes Scrooge to the lighthouse and the ship so that he can see people with very isolated or rough lives preserve the Christmas spirit.
Which famous English author wrote A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
What has Marley’s ghost been doing since his death?
Marley roams the earth in chains made from his own selfishness and greed.
Repose
Repose is a formal or literary term used to mean the act of resting, or the state of being at rest.
Which day is celebrated as ‘Boxing Day’?
December 26th
What is December’s birthstone?
Turquoise
On which date does the winter solstice often occur in December?
December 21st
Why does the spirit say Ignorance and Want are “man’s children”?
Ignorance and Want both symbolize the ignorance and want of this specific society as a whole. Man is the society, and so the helpless, suffering children are th
What is Scrooge’s attitude towards Christmas?
Scrooge considers Christmas to be a “humbug,” meaning utter nonsense. He considers anyone who believes in it to be a fool or delusional.
What type of person is Scrooge?
Scrooge is a cold-hearted, greedy man who is emotionless. He does not care about being liked and prefers people to leave him alone.
What is symbolic about the second spirit’s ability to fit into any room despite his gigantic size?
Christmas celebration belongs everywhere and can be found under any circumstances—big or small.
Threadbare
Threadbare means thin from overuse.
What is Christmas like at the Cratchit home?
The household beams with a strong sense of family, togetherness, and love. Most importantly, they are incredibly grateful for the small amount of food they have
Avarice
Avarice is a fancy word for good old-fashioned greed.
What reason does Belle give Scrooge for leaving?
Belle breaks up with Scrooge because she says he has become too obsessed with wealth.
Odious
If something is odious, it's hateful.
According to Scrooge, why was Fezziwig a good boss?
Scrooge notes that Fezziwig chose to spread kindness and make others happy. He even demanded his employees to stop working for the holidays.
Who is Fan?
Fan is Scrooge’s sister.
What is Scrooge’s attitude toward the poor and the unfortunate (poor)?
Scrooge believes poor people belong in prison or in workhouses. He has no sympathy for them and prefers to be in the dark when it comes to their circumstances.
How does Scrooge try to make the Ghost of Christmas Past go away?
Scrooge tries to tackle the ghost. Scrooge grabs the extinguisher-cap and presses it down upon the ghost’s head.
What do Jacob Marley's chains symbolize?
The chains symbolize his lack of compassion for others. Marley wears chains to illuminate how the things you prioritize in life will be shackled to you for eter
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