Question

Use the sentence to complete the activity.

"Even when the business began to earn large profits, I still saved my money like
Scrooge,' Miranda said."
In 1-2 sentences, explain how a reader might interpret this allusion. Use details from the sentence to support your ideas.
(2 points)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

A reader might interpret this allusion as showing that Miranda was very frugal and careful with her money, similar to the character Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." The mention of Scrooge implies that Miranda is very thrifty and cautious with her finances, even when the business was successful. This insight gives readers a better understanding of Miranda's character and her approach to money management.