NEED THIS QUICK Theme is not directly stated in a text, it must be inferred using clues that the author leaves for the
reader.

Consider the following THEME STATEMENT: Humankind's place in nature is to act with reason,
not to become like violent animals.

Identify 2 quotes in the excerpt that act as clues to this theme and explain why your examples work

13 points : ) which two aspects of scrooge's character does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens reveal? "i wish to be left alone," said scrooge. "since you ask me what i wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. i don’t make merry myself at christmas and i can't afford to make idle people merry. i to support the establishments i have mentioned—they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there." "many can’t go there; and many would rather die." "if they would rather die," said scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. besides—excuse me—i don't know that." "but you might know it," observed the gentleman. his stingy attitude and conduct his distrust of government institutions his indifference to others' suffering his support for the community