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Human Analyse Quote Thing Edge Crowded Paths Life

Front Analyse the quote, "It was the very thing he liked. To edge his way along the crowded paths of human life, warning all human sympathy to keep its distance.”
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-        Shows how Scrooge likes separating himself from society.

-        Metaphor -“Edge” could show his placement in society – he is away from everyone else. He thinks he is above everyone? Or nobody wants to around him? Or he doen't want to be around them?

-        Could hint at some pain from Scrooge’s past as it is unnatural for most people to like being separated

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