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English Literature
A Christmas Carol
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Give a quote of Tiny Tim | "God bless us, every one!" |
| How does this quote present him? | Presents him as an exemplary child who embodies the spirit of Christmas. |
| What does "every one" highlight? | Highlights he is compassionate and caring. |
| Why does Dickens quote this at the end? | To attribute a sense of importance of this character and leave the reader with the image of him as a symbol of hope |
| Give a quote that is said about Tiny Tim. | "My little, little child", cried Bob. "My little child!" |
| What method is used here and why? | Dickens uses epimone (repetition to emphasise point) to further the frail and weak characterisation, to further induce sympathy within the reader |
| What does "little" connote? | Connotes ideas of innocence and helplessness, furthering the injustice of the situation |