Talk:Fezziwig
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Okay, I just tagged this because all it has is a brief intro with no citations, followed by a long scene from the book. Granted the book is out of copyright, but the text is best read in the context of the book itself, and provides little to the reader otherwise. IMO, this article needs:
- Analysis of the significance of the character in the book. Fezziwig is the antithesis of Scrooge as an employer, and yet was once admired by Scrooge for those same qualities. Surely there are critics and literary historians and the like who have written about this and can be cited.
- Analysis of the character's significance to the story's plot. What purpose does Fezziwig serve in the Ghosts' efforts to bring about Scrooge's redemption? Again, surely in over a century of literary criticism, someone has written about this with authority.
- Analysis of the significance of the character in literature generally. Are other characters based on or reminiscent of this character? Does Fezziwig represent an archetype?
- Fezziwig on stage and screen. Roughly a hundred actors have played this role on screen, to say nothing of radio and stage productions. Are any of these performances significant? What well-known actors have portrayed Fezziwig or members of his family?
- Much less direct quotation, much more summary. Rather than simply quote the scene, the article should summarize it, and perhaps quote specific lines, preferably explaining their significance.
My knowledge of the character is largely based on Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, in which Paul Frees provided the voice of Fezziwig. I'm sure there are Wikipedians who are better equipped than I to tackle this article about a significant character in A Christmas Carol. Please do! Karen | Talk | contribs 05:10, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
