Scrooge

• Who is the protagonist of the novella?

  Scrooge
• How is Scrooge initially presented in the novella?

  As a misanthropic businessman who is miserly, callous, materialistic, and unsympathetic
• What does Dickens's description of Scrooge as “hard and sharp as flint” convey?

  It conveys Scrooge’s mean and bitter demeanor
• What does the simile “as solitary as an oyster” suggest about Scrooge?

  It depicts him as an isolated character with a hard exterior and a vulnerable interior
• How must the spirits interact with Scrooge according to the oyster simile?

  They must force him to reveal his inner humanity
• What do pearls symbolize in relation to Scrooge's character?

  They symbolize the precious and valuable individual he can become
• What phrase typifies Scrooge’s attitude towards Christmas?

  “Humbug”
• What does Scrooge's use of the word "humbug" signify?

  His strong aversion to Christmas and society
• How does Scrooge treat Bob Cratchit?

  He makes Bob work in dreadful conditions and live in fear of losing his job
• What does Scrooge declare when asked to make a charitable donation?

  “Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?”
• How does Dickens create empathy for Scrooge in Stave II?

  By presenting details about his lonely and isolated childhood
• What phrase describes Scrooge as a child?

  “A solitary child, neglected by his friends”
• What emotional reaction does Scrooge have when recalling his childhood?

  He sobs
• What does Scrooge learn about his father through his sister Fan?

  That his father is less harsh than before
• What does Scrooge's engagement to Belle illustrate?

  It illustrates the contented life he could have had and the consequences of greed
• What does Scrooge's past suggest about his character?

  That he is not completely depraved and has the potential for redemption
• Why is it vital for Scrooge to revisit his younger self?

  It serves as a catalyst for his transformation
• How do Scrooge's emotions develop throughout the novella?

  They develop quickly, demonstrating his ability to change
• What is Scrooge's first stage of remorse in Stave II?

  Regretting not giving money to a carol singer
• What does Scrooge regret in relation to Fred and Bob?

  He hints that he regrets his behavior towards them
• How does Tiny Tim influence Scrooge?

  He inspires Scrooge’s transformation
• What is central to the narrative of Scrooge's transformation?

  His relationship with Tiny Tim
• How does Dickens depict Scrooge's transformation by the end of the novella?

  As a charitable philanthropist
• What does Scrooge mean when he says, “I am not the man I was”?

  It signifies his transformation and change in character
• What are the key aspects of Scrooge's character development throughout the novella?

  • Initially presented as miserly and cruel
  • Experiences empathy through memories of his past
  • Regrets his treatment of others
  • Transforms into a charitable philanthropist by the end