BOB C - 5

Key Quote

I'll give you Mr Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast"

Technique 1

"The epithet (descriptive phrase) “Founder of the Feast” elevates Scrooge, showing his magnanimous (generous) transformation. Bob’s altruism (selflessness) proves compassion is stronger than wealth or power."""

RAD

Bob is emblematic - (symbolic) of resilient, selfless workers who stay kind despite harsh conditions.

Technique 2

Scrooge is praised for kindness he hasn’t shown yet, this situational irony (unexpected outcome) highlights Bob’s decency. It foreshadows Scrooge’s redemption(saving from sin) and Dickens’s message about moral, not material, value."

Context

Industrial Revolution: Bob epitomises (perfect example) the exploited (taken advantage of) worker, showing how reform needs moral change from the rich. Dickens: Dickens critiques remorseless (no guilt) elites, using Bob to promote generosity as true wealth."

WOW

Dickens uses non-linear time (not in order) to show how Scrooge’s life events shape his metamorphosis(transformation). Scrooge’s generosity later validates Bob’s praise, proving his remorseful (guilty and changing) growth."""