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• How is Ebenezer Scrooge described in the text?

  As a squeezing, wrenching, grasping person
• What does the phrase "solitary as an oyster" imply about Scrooge?

  He is surrounded by others but feels alone
• What does Scrooge believe is the reason to be merry?

  His only way to happiness is money
• How does Dickens portray Scrooge's character in relation to society?

  As an exaggerated reflection of societal greed
• What role does Marley's ghost play in Scrooge's story?

  He represents an older version of Scrooge
• Why is it significant that Marley's ghost visits Scrooge first?

  Scrooge is most likely to listen to him
• How does Scrooge react when Marley visits him?

  He is scared but tries to appear brave
• What childhood experience contributes to Scrooge's character development?

  He was abandoned by his mother
• How does Scrooge's childhood neglect affect the reader's perception of him?

  It creates sympathy for his character
• Who are the two significant figures from Scrooge's past mentioned?

  His sister and Belle
• How is Scrooge further described in the text?

  As a covetous, old sinner
• What does the phrase "Your poor enough" reveal about Scrooge's character?

  It shows his belief that happiness is tied to wealth
• What does Dickens suggest about societal responsibility through Scrooge's character?

  We could all do more to help others
• How does Scrooge use humor when confronted by Marley?

  As a defense mechanism to hide fear