A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley Act 1

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What is the purpose of Marley's speech at the beginning of Act I, Scene 1, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?

Back

To introduce the character of Scrooge to the audience.

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What does Marley mean when he says, 'I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard...' in relation to Scrooge?

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He means that Scrooge's obsession with profit has ruined his character.

Front

How does Scrooge respond to seeing his former boss Fezziwig's Christmas party?

Back

He wishes he could say a word or two to his clerk Bob Cratchit.

Front

What is revealed about Scrooge's childhood in Act 1, Scene 5?

Back

He was alone and lonely.

Front

Which line of dialogue best describes Scrooge's nephew's ideas about Christmas?

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'[Christmas is] when men and women seem to open their shut-up hearts freely.'

Front

Who is Marley in relation to Scrooge?

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Marley is Scrooge's former business partner.

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What does Scrooge think of Christmas at the beginning of the story?

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He considers it a 'humbug' and is dismissive of its importance.

Front

How does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas change throughout the story?

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He evolves from being cynical and greedy to embracing the spirit of Christmas and generosity.

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What does the character of Fezziwig represent in Scrooge's life?

Back

Fezziwig represents the joy and generosity of Christmas, contrasting with Scrooge's current attitude.

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What lesson does Scrooge learn from the Ghost of Christmas Past?

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He learns about the importance of compassion and the impact of his choices on others.