In paragraph 6, the narrator describes Scrooge as "secret, and self-contained , and solitary

Question

as an oyster."
What does the simile "solitary as an oyster"suggest about Scrooge?
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He is quiet and reserved, like an oyster that does not make any noise
He is emotionally closed off and isolated, like an oyster tightly sealed in its shell
He is mysterious and difficult to understand, like the inside of an oyster
He is open to companionship and friendship like the shell of an oyster waiting to be opened

Answer 1

The simile "solitary as an oyster" suggests that Scrooge is emotionally closed off and isolated, like an oyster tightly sealed in its shell. This comparison indicates that he is withdrawn and protects himself from others, similar to how an oyster remains closed and hidden within its shell.