A Christmas Carol Class notes continued

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Short sentence: “The cold became intense.”

Church…court (religion….justice)

“ragged men and boys” The word choice of ragged has suggestions of…

The word choice of ragged is also emotive language (what emotion is the writer trying to evoke in the reader?)

This evokes (EMOTION) in the reader

“pale faces ruddy” – CONTRAST

The use of contrast (Lord Mayor …little Tailor) further isolates Scrooge and shows how far removed from society and humanity he is.

 

PATHETIC FALLACY – when the weather reflects the mood/or character thoughts/ feeling etc/ action

Personification of the house – likening the house to Scrooge. Even Scrooge’s external environment is as isolated and lonely and depressing as his internal environment.

“fog and frost” – alliteration/ pathetic fallacy

Supernatural element