Page 2: Belle's Significance and Symbolic Elements
This section focuses on Belle's character and the symbolic use of fire throughout the narrative.
Quote: "I am that which promised happiness when we were one in heart, now that we are two" - Belle to Scrooge
Highlight: The symbolic use of fire throughout the story represents emotional warmth and human connection
Definition: Belle's name derives from Latin, meaning "God is my oath," aligning her character with moral virtue
Example: The contrast between Scrooge's "very low fire" and the "blazing" fires in happy households symbolizes the difference between emotional isolation and community
Vocabulary: Tumultuous - describing the noisy, lively atmosphere of family gatherings, contrasting with Scrooge's solitude




