How do we see dramatic irony in Christmas carol stave 4?

Answer 1

on page 113 or 119 when he doesnt know who the disrespected dead man is

Answer 2

In Stave 4 of "A Christmas Carol," we see dramatic irony when Scrooge wakes up and realizes he has been given a second chance to change his ways. This is ironic because throughout the story, Scrooge was presented as a cold-hearted miser who only cared about money, but now he has the opportunity to redeem himself and show compassion to others. Additionally, the readers know about the transformation that Scrooge undergoes, while the characters in the story are unaware of the change until they see it firsthand.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

The phrase "he was dead, as dead as a door nail" . This is said of Marley in the opening paragraph of stave one and is considered a hyoperbole