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Ela Act II
Ela Christmas Carol
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Changes in Scrooge (Act II) Scene 1 | Scrooge is much more receptive (open) to being lead by the ghost of Christmas Present. He even admits that he learned something from the ghost of Christmas Past |
| Changes in Scrooge (Act II) Scene 2 | Scrooge asks about who is sprinkled with kindness and why. |
| Changes in Scrooge (Act II) Scene 3 | Initial reaction to Cratchit family: thinks Bob is foolish for having a big family when he makes no money Scrooge asks about the welfare/fate of Tim |
| Changes in Scrooge (Act II) Scene 4 | Scrooge says about Ignorance and Want, “Have they no refuge or resource?” |
| What differences do you notice about the mention of fire in Act I and Act II? | Act I- all of the fires in Scrooge’s office and home do not seem to provide much warmth Act II- the fires all provide warmth |
| What do you think fire represents? | Fire represents love, family, and being together |
| What does Tiny Tim’s crutch symbolize? | Tim’s crutch and the braces that support his leg, represent the poor’s dependence on the rich to survive (in this society, Poor Laws, workhouses, or generosity/charity of the wealthy). |
| What does Tiny Tim’s iron leg braces symbolize? | The iron braces can also symbolize the idea that the poor are bound to live this way forever with little hope of making a better life for themselves. |
| The Cratchit Family | -poor working class, can barely make ends meet. - more to life than money, you can find happiness in family and loved ones - Tim will die if things do not change- the poor, working class will die if things to do not change in society |
| Scrooge | Upper wealthy class, has no feelings/ understanding about the plight of the poor Feel no moral responsibility to help their fellow man |
| Why is one child Ignorance; what does he represent? | He represents the ignorance of the wealthy toward the plight (difficult situation) of the poor in society at this time. They often turn a blind eye to it and assume that the government is taking care of it (much like Scrooge did). |
| Why is one child Want, what does she represent? | She represents the want that the poor have of basic necessities and quality of life. She can also represent the sin of greed that some of the wealthy possess. |
| What is Scrooge’s first reaction when he sees Cratchit’s home and how many children he has? | He calls Bob foolish for having so many children and not being able to afford them. This reminds us of the “old Scrooge”. |
| How would you characterize Bob, why? | Kind Loving Thankful We know that Bob does not make much money and has a large family, yet he does not complain. He gives thanks for all that the family has. He is happy just to spend time with them. |
| What surprises Scrooge when Bob begins to toast him? | Bob gives credit to Scrooge for the family feast because Scrooge pays his wages which allows Bob to support his family. Scrooge knows that he has mistreated Bob, and would not expect him to raise a toast in his honor. |
| How do Present’s words apply to both the theme of Family/Love and Rich/Poor? | Present’s words apply to both themes because the family realizes they are fortunate in many ways that do not involve material things. They love each other, they enjoy each other’s company, and they are able to accept the way things are and live happily. |
| After seeing the kind of relationship Fred and his wife have, how does the symbol of fire apply here? | They are very loving toward one another and care for Scrooge because he is family (even though he pushed them away) |
| Why will Fred continue to ask Scrooge to Christmas dinner each year? | Fred feels bad for Scrooge because he misses out on what Christmas is really about. Scrooge reminds Fred of his mother and family is very important to him. |
| Why does Present continue to say “workhouses” and “prisons”? | He repeats this because Scrooge is now asking if there are any resources for the poor. In Act I Scrooge argues that the poor do not need charity because there are prisons and workhouses. Present is trying to make Scrooge feel guilty for saying this. |
| After hearing the 3 business men talk in the street, Scrooge says, “Spirit, why did you show me this?” Who does Scrooge think they are talking about? | Marley |
| Open that bundle, Old Joe, and let me know the value of it. Speak out plain. I’m not afraid to be the first, nor afraid for them to see it. We knew pretty well that we were helping ourselves, before we met here, I believe. It’s no sin. What is “no sin”? | It is not a sin to steal from Scrooge because of the way he lived his life. Scrooge was greedy and selfish, therefore they do not see this as doing something wrong. |
| Old Joe, let me know the value of it. Speak out plain. I’m not afraid to be the first, nor afraid for them to see it. We knew pretty well that we were helping ourselves, before we met here, I believe. It’s no sin. What is Dickens saying about society? | He is arguing that because society neglects the poor, the poor are forced to steal and commit crimes in order to get by. |
| After Scrooge realizes they are all talking about him and taking his things, he says, “...Spirit, this is a fearful place. In leaving it, I shall not leave its lesson, trust me. Let us go!” What “lesson” will Scrooge take with him? | Scrooge sees that he has pushed people away allowed himself to be consumed by greed, and that is why he is alone. He also realizes that he will die alone if he does not change. |
| Mrs. Cratchit: The color hurts my eyes (rubs her eyes) That’s better. My eyes grow weak sewing by candlelight.” This time when we see the Cratchit home, there is only candlelight, no fire. In what way is this symbolic? | This is symbolic of the way the family feels now that Tim is gone. Now that Tim is gone, they miss some of the love and happiness he brought to the family. |
| I shouldn’t be at all surprised, if he got Peter a situation. Only hear that, Peter! In what way does this conversation relate to the idea that the poor must use the wealthy as a crutch? | The family is hoping Fred will be able to give Peter a job or apprenticeship so he can change his social status. |
| Has Scrooge changed? Why do you think so? | Scrooge understands why the Spirits showed him the things that they did, and Scrooge has learned from them. He vows to keep those lessons in his heart not just at Christmas, but all year. |
| What is the question that Scrooge is asking here: “Oh, tell me that I may sponge away the writing that is upon this stone!” ? | He is asking if he can change his future and therefore fix some of the wrongdoings in his life. |
| What is the difference between the fate (what ends up happening to them) of the two misers? | Marley- learns his lesson about greed and how he should have lived his life in death (too late) Scrooge- learns his lesson before it is too late for him, and he is able to change his fate |
| When Scrooge wakes up Christmas Morning, why does Scrooge feel grateful towards Marley? | It was Marley who gave Scrooge the chance to change his fate. |
| What acts of kindness does Scrooge perform on Christmas Day? | He buys the Cratchits the biggest turkey he can find, and wants to remain anonymous. He gives money to man who was collecting for charity. He makes up with his nephew by going to his house for dinner. |
| How would you describe the person Scrooge has become after being visited by all three ghosts? | He is now lighthearted, happy, and grateful. |
| What action does the changed Scrooge perform the morning after Christmas? | He gives Bob a raise and promises to take care of Tim. |
| In this scene, Scrooge tells Bob to light the fire, “Bob it’s too cold in this place! We need warmth and cheer!” This quote symbolizes: | Scrooge is a changed person. He understands what happiness is and where it comes from. He also shows that he loves and cares for Bob (fire= love, family, togetherness). |
| How does the tone of the play change from the beginning to the end? | The tone changes from very somber and judgemental to positive and hopeful. |
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