Stave one

• What does the quote "Scrooge was not so dreadfully cut up by the sad event" suggest about Scrooge's personality?

  It suggests that Scrooge is a sad, depressed, and lonely individual.
• What does the phrase "Solitary as an oyster" imply about Scrooge?

  It implies that Scrooge is isolated and prefers to be alone.
• How does the use of cold imagery contribute to Scrooge's character development?

  It emphasizes his emotional detachment and the trauma he has faced.
• What does Scrooge's statement "Couldn't I take 'em all at once, and have it over Jacob?" reveal about his mindset?

  It reveals that he does not fully understand the seriousness of his situation.
• What does the quote "A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, clutching, covetous old sinner! Hard and sharp as flint" suggest about Scrooge?

  It suggests that Scrooge is a horrible and cold man who is not to be trifled with.
• What does Scrooge's exclamation "Christmas a humbug, uncle!" imply about his views on Christmas?

  It implies that he dismisses Christmas as a fraud and does not want to engage in festive celebrations.
• What is Scrooge's attitude towards family, friends, and colleagues in Stave 1?

  • He has no intention to be respectful or generous.
  • He prioritizes himself over others.
  • He shows no remorse for his past actions.