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.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The reader might interpret this allusion to Scrooge from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol as indicating that Miranda was extremely frugal and cautious with her money, despite the success of her business. By comparing herself to Scrooge, who is known for his extreme thriftiness and reluctance to spend money, Miranda is emphasizing her own careful financial habits and determination to save.