Scrooge

• How is Scrooge initially portrayed in the story?

  As a bitter and unfeeling man
• What does Scrooge care about the most at the beginning?

  Money
• How does Scrooge's attitude change by the end of the story?

  He becomes generous and charitable
• What does Scrooge do for the Cratchit’s at the end?

  He sends them a large Christmas turkey and also makes a large donation to charity.
• What does the Spirit use Tiny Tim to show Scrooge?

  To disprove his beliefs about the “surplus population”
• How is Scrooge described in terms of his attitude towards money?

  As greedy and covetous
• What does Belle claim about Scrooge's view of money?

  He sees it as an “idol” that “displaces“ their love.
• How does Scrooge treat Bob Cratchit regarding Christmas?

  He refuses to pay him for the day off
• What does Scrooge think about the poor?

  He views himself as superior to them
• What event from Scrooge's past affects his present behavior?

  Being left alone at school during Christmas
• What are the key characteristics of Scrooge's personality throughout the story?

  • Bitter and unfeeling
  • Greedy and covetous
  • Cynical about Christmas
  • Initially self-contained and solitary
  • Ultimately becomes generous and charitable
• What role does Tiny Tim play in Scrooge's transformation?

  • Represents the impact of poverty
  • Shows Scrooge the importance of compassion
  • Helps him realize the value of family and community
• Why does Scrooge isolate himself from Fred?

  He may view Fred as a sad reminder of his sister Fran‘s death.
• Key quotes

  Bitter - “No wind that blew was bitterer than he”

  Cynical - “ What’s christmas time to you but a time for paying bills without money”

  Isolate - “Secret and self-contained, and solitary as any oyster”

  Generous - “I’ll raise your salary”

  Happy - “Scrooge regarded everyone with a delighted smile”

  Sociable - “wonderful party, wonderful games, wonderful ananimity”