stave 3

• What is the main focus of stave three in "A Christmas Carol"?

  Scrooge's encounter with the Ghost of Christmas Present
• At what time does Scrooge wake up in stave three?

  1 AM
• How does Scrooge feel when he wakes up in stave three?

  Nervous and apprehensive
• What does Scrooge see when he enters the adjoining room?

  A transformed room filled with Christmas decorations
• Who is the jolly giant that Scrooge meets in stave three?

  The Ghost of Christmas Present
• What does the Ghost of Christmas Present wear?

  A green or white trimmed robe with a crown of holly
• What does the appearance of the Ghost of Christmas Present suggest about its character?

  It is pleasant and joyful
• What happens when Scrooge touches the spirit's robe?

  They are teleported to the streets of London on Christmas Day
• How do the people in the streets of London feel on Christmas Day despite the gloomy weather?

  They are generally in a good mood
• What does the Ghost of Christmas Present sprinkle on the dinners of the poor?

  Christmas cheer
• What argument do Scrooge and the spirit have regarding Sundays?

  Scrooge supports closing shops on Sundays, but the spirit disagrees
• What do we learn about the Cratchit family's living conditions?

  They are impoverished and struggle to make ends meet
• Who is Tiny Tim?

  A sick child who uses a crutch
• What does the spirit say about Tiny Tim's future?

  He will not survive
• How does the spirit use Scrooge's own words against him?

  By suggesting Scrooge is part of the surplus population
• What does Bob Cratchit propose during their Christmas dinner?

  A toast to Scrooge
• How does Mrs. Cratchit feel about toasting Scrooge?

  She is annoyed but goes along with it
• What does the spirit show Scrooge about how different communities celebrate Christmas?

  Christmas is universally celebrated even in difficult environments
• What does Scrooge observe at Fred's house?

  Fun, games, music, and laughter
• What do Fred and his friends discuss regarding Scrooge during their celebration?

  That his wealth does not bring him happiness
• Who do the spirit's robes reveal at the end of stave three?

  Two poor children named Ignorance and Want
• What happens to the spirit as the day ends?

  It visibly ages and confirms it will die that evening
• What does the spirit say about the responsibility of mankind towards Ignorance and Want?

  They are man's responsibility
• How does the spirit respond to Scrooge's question about helping the children?

  By using Scrooge's own words about prisons and workhouses against him
• What figure approaches Scrooge after the spirit vanishes?

  A solemn phantom with its hood up
• What are the key themes presented in stave three of "A Christmas Carol"?

  • The importance of generosity and compassion
  • The contrast between wealth and happiness
  • The universal celebration of Christmas
  • The consequences of ignorance and neglect
• How does stave three illustrate Scrooge's character development?

  • Scrooge witnesses the joy of Christmas
  • He sees the struggles of the Cratchit family
  • He realizes the impact of his actions on others
  • He begins to understand the value of community and family