Reread the following quotation from paragraph 75: “Oh God! to hear the Insect on the leaf pronouncing on the too much life among
his hungry brothers in the dust!” Which of the following best states what this quote reveals about the Ghost of Christmas Present’s and Scrooge’s differing points of view? A. This reveals the spirit’s low opinion of Scrooge, who has a high opinion of his
own status.
B. This reveals the spirit considers Scrooge and other humans to be insects in
comparison to his power and wisdom.
C. This quote suggests that the spirit believes Scrooge is oblivious to his own
suffering, like an insect that does not know what lies beyond its small
environment.
D. This quote recalls Scrooge’s earlier words in favor of the poor dying off to lower
the population; the spirit puts Scrooge in his place, revealing that while Scrooge
may consider himself above others, the spirit knows to value the lives of other
Beings.
