FAMILY LOSS
Bob Cratchit and his family are depicted as mourning the loss of Tiny Tim, with the household described as quiet and subdued, indicating the impact of the death on the family.
BOB CRATCHIT
Quiet. Very quiet. The noisy little Cratchits were as still as statues in one corner, and sat looking up at Peter, who had a book before him. The mother and her daughters were engaged in sewing. But surely they were very quiet! 'The colour hurts my eyes,' she said. The colour? Ah, poor Tiny Tim! 'They're better now again,' said Cratchit's wife. 'It makes them weak by candle-light; and I wouldn't show weak eyes to your father when he comes home for the world. It must be near his time.' 'Past it rather,' Peter answered, shutting up his