If you found my analysis of Scrooge's presentation in this part of the story useful, why not check out my analysis of him in the other staves? Scrooge in Stave One: ua-cam.com/video/QAfT2XbxoUc/v-deo.html Scrooge in Stave Two: ua-cam.com/video/U7N48ZDy1OY/v-deo.html Scrooge in Stave Three: ua-cam.com/video/ySPRy0LkL5k/v-deo.html Scrooge in Stave Five: ua-cam.com/video/Oe81CB3GADU/v-deo.html
for the first quote, could you say that the fact he feared the "silent" ghost more than the ones who spoke is significant? I think it juxtaposes his comfort of being lonely in the first stave, because he is now uncomfortable with the loneliness and it shows his transformation
to add on to this- when the spirit 'points away' from scrooges house, scrooge clearly wants to go into his house, and there is nothing physically preventing him from leaving the ghost and going back, but he still continues to stay with the ghost. perhaps he wanted to go into his house, but he doesnt want to be alone, and the spirit is his only company
Ooh, we've got some cool collaborative thinking happening here! So you might even say that Scrooge is learning the importance of companionship (versus being a miser), even if that companion is an unspeaking spectre! Very interesting!
I feel like what scares Scrooge the most is seeing how much he has missed out on as a result of his miserly ways. When shown Belle he sees how happy she is with her new family, and seeing Fezziwig showed him how he used to be, how happy his life was. Additionally, he saw the Cratchits not just at Christmas in a time of happiness, but also their family support and unity in the devastating grief of Tiny Tim's death. He has been immersed repeatedly into real life families, and although these have started his change (At Fred's party "they all played, and so did Scrooge"), I think it is the sudden removal of those cozy, happy scenes which finally seals Scrooge's resolution to change. Suddenly, the cold, detached way they speak of his death seems wrong to him as it is a stark contrast to the mourning and grief that would ensue if Scrooge himself had a family like the ones he has been observing. Furthermore, in previous staves they have been lessons for Scrooge because they have shown him other people, but there's always been an element of detachment there. Now, it is real, and that is what I think brings it home for Scrooge: the imminent possibility of never being able to experience the security and warmth of being surrounded by a loving unit of family and friends. It is not so much the fact he will die, but the fact he now realises that he has created his own misery as the result of allowing a "golden" idol to displace everything in his life which truly holds meaning. Finally it has dawned on him that money is temporary, but family is for life.
You're very welcome - although I'm sure your teacher does an excellent job! My job? I'm currently a student! I'm working towards a PhD in English Literature. I was a secondary school English teacher for a few years though!
If you found my analysis of Scrooge's presentation in this part of the story useful, why not check out my analysis of him in the other staves?
Scrooge in Stave One: ua-cam.com/video/QAfT2XbxoUc/v-deo.html
Scrooge in Stave Two: ua-cam.com/video/U7N48ZDy1OY/v-deo.html
Scrooge in Stave Three: ua-cam.com/video/ySPRy0LkL5k/v-deo.html
Scrooge in Stave Five: ua-cam.com/video/Oe81CB3GADU/v-deo.html
Someone give this man a medal- carrying me through English literature GCSE.
for the first quote, could you say that the fact he feared the "silent" ghost more than the ones who spoke is significant? I think it juxtaposes his comfort of being lonely in the first stave, because he is now uncomfortable with the loneliness and it shows his transformation
That's an awesome interpretation - really perceptive and outside of the box. You've persuaded me, for sure!
to add on to this- when the spirit 'points away' from scrooges house, scrooge clearly wants to go into his house, and there is nothing physically preventing him from leaving the ghost and going back, but he still continues to stay with the ghost. perhaps he wanted to go into his house, but he doesnt want to be alone, and the spirit is his only company
Ooh, we've got some cool collaborative thinking happening here! So you might even say that Scrooge is learning the importance of companionship (versus being a miser), even if that companion is an unspeaking spectre! Very interesting!
I feel like what scares Scrooge the most is seeing how much he has missed out on as a result of his miserly ways. When shown Belle he sees how happy she is with her new family, and seeing Fezziwig showed him how he used to be, how happy his life was. Additionally, he saw the Cratchits not just at Christmas in a time of happiness, but also their family support and unity in the devastating grief of Tiny Tim's death. He has been immersed repeatedly into real life families, and although these have started his change (At Fred's party "they all played, and so did Scrooge"), I think it is the sudden removal of those cozy, happy scenes which finally seals Scrooge's resolution to change. Suddenly, the cold, detached way they speak of his death seems wrong to him as it is a stark contrast to the mourning and grief that would ensue if Scrooge himself had a family like the ones he has been observing. Furthermore, in previous staves they have been lessons for Scrooge because they have shown him other people, but there's always been an element of detachment there. Now, it is real, and that is what I think brings it home for Scrooge: the imminent possibility of never being able to experience the security and warmth of being surrounded by a loving unit of family and friends. It is not so much the fact he will die, but the fact he now realises that he has created his own misery as the result of allowing a "golden" idol to displace everything in his life which truly holds meaning. Finally it has dawned on him that money is temporary, but family is for life.
this guy is an absolute life saver
Thank you so much this is helping me a lot!
You're welcome! 😁
Nice Video, you’ve given points I would of never thought of
Got the Literature exam this morning - more of a last minute refresher for me...
Thank you very much. U make this so understanding.
You're very welcome 😁
LOVE THIS MAN!
Your videos are so helpful thanks
Thank you very much for the kind words - glad to be able to help!
Thank you sir!
I would swap you for my teacher anyday you make a lot more sense then her 😂
Your poor teacher! At least this way you have access to both of us - it's probably better to have two teachers than one! 😁
Love this vid
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
can you do blood brothers please
I don't think I'll be able to cover that this school year, I'm afraid! Check out 'Dr Aidan', who seems to be covering it on his channel!
This is very helpful, I want to swap you for my teacher
And what is your job?
You're very welcome - although I'm sure your teacher does an excellent job!
My job? I'm currently a student! I'm working towards a PhD in English Literature. I was a secondary school English teacher for a few years though!