A Christmas Carol: Stave Two Flashcard

Front

What does Scrooge want to say to his clerk after seeing Fezziwig’s Party?

Back

He wants to apologize for being so hard on his clerk.

Front

Who is the character that says, 'You may...have pain in this. A very, very brief time, and you will dismiss the recollection of it, gladly, as an unprofitable dream'?

Back

Belle

Front

What vocabulary word describes extreme greed, as seen in Scrooge's character?

Back

Avarice

Front

Why did Scrooge's fiancée break off their engagement?

Back

Scrooge was obsessed with money and wealth.

Front

Which family member of Scrooge's do we see in Stave II?

Back

His sister.

Front

What is the significance of Fezziwig's Party in Scrooge's transformation?

Back

It represents joy, generosity, and the importance of community.

Front

How does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas change throughout Stave Two?

Back

He begins to reflect on the joy and warmth of Christmas, contrasting with his previous disdain.

Front

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

Back

He learns about the consequences of his choices and the importance of relationships.

Front

What does the term 'Ghost of Christmas Past' symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes memory and the impact of the past on the present.

Front

How does Scrooge's relationship with money affect his personal relationships?

Back

His obsession with money leads to isolation and the loss of meaningful connections.