answersLogoWhite

0

🎭

Charles Dickens

Victorian novelist who authored such classics as Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol

2,483 Questions

Who is Bob Cratchit?

Robert (Bob) Cratchit is Ebenezer Scrooges clerk in the novello A Christmas Carol published in 1843

Pip agrees to help Joe to read and write in Great Expectations. Why must they keep it a secret from Mrs. Joe?

Mrs. Joe, being the controlling person she is, would ban Pip from teaching Joe anything if she found out. She would be worried that if Joe learned too much, he would become smarter than her, and that, of course, would not be "allowed."

What happens to dr manettes shoemakers bench in A Tale of Two Cities?

mr. lorry convinced dr. manette to let it go.

"I would not keep it," said Mr. Lorry, shaking his head; for he gained in firmness as he saw the Doctor disquieted. "I would recommend him to sacrifice it. I only want your authority. I am sure it does no good. Come! Give me your authority, like a dear good man. For his daughter's sake, my dear Manette!"

"In her name, then, let it be done; I sanction it. But, I would not take it away while he was present. Let it be removed when he is not there; let him miss his old companion after an absence."

Why does dr manette agree to destroy his bench and tools?

"I would not keep it," said Mr. Lorry, shaking his head; for he gained in firmness as he saw the Doctor disquieted. "I would recommend him to sacrifice it. I only want your authority. I am sure it does no good. Come! Give me your authority, like a dear good man. For his daughter's sake, my dear Manette!"

"In her name, then, let it be done; I sanction it. But, I would not take it away while he was present.

Let it be removed when he is not there; let him miss his old companion after an absence."

Who appears in Scrooge's door knocker in A Christmas Carol?

The face of Jacob Marley appears in Scrooge's door knocker in "A Christmas Carol." Marley, Scrooge's former business partner, serves as a warning to Scrooge about the consequences of his life choices.

What objects does the convict want brought to him in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens?

The convict in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens wants a file and some food brought to him. He asks Pip, a young boy, to help him by providing these items to aid in his escape.

Disscuss how dickens arouses the sypathy of the reader for scrooge in stave 2 of A Christmas carol how does this stave affect the rest of the novel?

In stave 2 we see Scrooge with the ghost of Chrsitmas Past visit his old school. here we find a "lonely boy". The boy is in fact Scrooge who was left at the school continually from a very young age never to visit home. here Scrroges memories of being so lonely are found and he refers to the boy as "the poor poor boy". We see now that even at Christmas Scrooge is lonely and has to build a world of make believe from his books ato allow him to cope

What ironic ''reunion'' occurs on the stagecoach in Great Expectations?

The ironic reunion that occurs on the stagecoach in Great Expectations is the meeting between Pip and his convict, Magwitch. Pip does not recognize Magwitch at first, but it is revealed that Magwitch is the benefactor who has been supporting Pip financially, creating a twist of fate in their relationship.

How is Mr. Stryver unfair to Mr. Carton?

Mr. Stryver takes advantage of Mr. Carton's intellect and talent by using him to do the work while taking credit for their joint efforts. He does not appreciate Mr. Carton's abilities and instead sees him as a means to further his own success.

What did estella tell Pip that greatly upset him?

Estella tells Pip that she is going to marry Drummle. Pip is greatly upset by this news because he is in love with Estella and was hoping to have a future with her.

How much does Scrooge say he will pay the boy he sends to the poulters?

Scrooge tells the boy he will pay him a half a crown for bringing the prized turkey to Bob Cratchit's house in "A Christmas Carol."

Who is Madame Defarge?

Madame Thérèse Defarge is a character in Charles Dickens' novel "A Tale of Two Cities." She is a vengeful and ruthless revolutionary who knits a register of people to be executed during the French Revolution. Madame Defarge embodies the anger and resentment felt by the lower class towards the aristocracy and plays a significant role in the novel's themes of revenge and justice.

Ebenezer Scrooge place of business?

It was Marley's old house which Scrooge took over following the death of his friend and business partner. Scrooge had the house remodelled to make offices and rooms he could rent out and in doing so took 2 rooms for himself.

Where does scrooge go?

The Ghost of Chritasm Present takes Scrooge to the Mines of Wales and then to a light house and Freds home. The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come took him to Scrooges office where someone else was now working and then to the Graveyard where Scrooge would see his Tombstone

Why does Scrooge fear the ghost of Christmas yet to come the most?

Scrooge feared the ghost of "Things Yet To Come" the most in this novel because the ghost wore all black, and did not talk, only verbally with the point of his finger. Also the ghost showed him terrifying things such as his death, and his funeral.

Was Fezziwig Scrooge's master or teacher?

Fezziwig was Scrooge's boss who was very kind and generous.

What are the three ghost that appear to Scrooge?

The three ghosts that appear to Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" are the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (also known as the Ghost of Christmas Future). Each ghost shows Scrooge a different aspect of his life and the consequences of his actions.

What does Marley's ghost show Scrooge before it leaves?

Marley's ghost shows Scrooge a vision of other tormented spirits who are trapped in a state of suffering because they ignored their chances to help others when they were alive. The ghost warns Scrooge that he risks a similar fate if he does not change his ways.

Who comes to scrooge's business to invite him to a Christmas celebration?

The nephew of Scrooge, Fred, comes to Scrooge's business to invite him to a Christmas celebration. Despite Scrooge's grumpiness and refusal, Fred continues to extend the invitation with warmth and cheer.

What happened to the way Scrooge and the ghost looked at the night as it went on?

As the night went on, Scrooge's outlook on life and the world around him changed. He transformed from being fearful, skeptical, and cold-hearted to becoming more compassionate, generous, and hopeful. The ghost also began to glow brighter and more warmly as Scrooge embraced the spirit of Christmas and redemption.

What does the ghost of Christmas past symbolize in Christmas carol?

The ghost of Christmas past symbolizes reflection, remorse, and the power of memory. It serves to remind Scrooge of his past actions and choices, helping him confront his mistakes and learn from them in order to change his ways.

Why was dr manette sent to the Bastille?

Read the book.

Dr.Manette was sent to the prison by Charles Darnay's uncle and dad, the Evermondes. They wanted to extract revenge on Dr.Manette for writing a letter to the ministry about their reccent crime. The Evermondes being nobles used their influence to imprison Dr.Manette.

What was scrooges reaction to tiny Tim?

He remembers his own childhood and sees a young lad, sickly and doomed to have but a short life. Ebenezer asks of the ghost what Tims future is and is told that the Ghost sees a crutch beside the fire without an owner . This was to mean Tim was to die before the next Christmas

What were the names of the four ghosts that visited Ebeneezer Scrooge in the novella A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens?

The four ghost are as follows:

Jacob Marley, Ebeneezer Scrooge's former business partner,

the Ghost of Christmas Past,

the Ghost of Christmas Present,

and the Ghost of Christmas yet to Come.