Bob Crachit

• Who is Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol?

  Scrooge's clerk
• What is Bob Cratchit's work environment like?

  Unpleasant conditions without complaint
• How does Bob Cratchit react to Scrooge's rules?

  He obeys them timidly
• What does the Ghost of Christmas Present show Scrooge about the Cratchits?

  Bob carries his sick son Tiny Tim
• What does Bob Cratchit do on Christmas Day that shows his character?

  He raises a toast to Scrooge
• How does Bob Cratchit demonstrate his sensitivity?

  He grieves openly for Tiny Tim
• What is Bob's reaction when Scrooge changes his ways?

  He is delighted by Scrooge's generosity
• What are the key characteristics of Bob Cratchit?

  • Humble
  • Hardworking
  • Obedient
  • Generous
  • Sensitive
  • Fearful
• How does Bob Cratchit try to warm himself at work?

  By the candle
• What does Bob's attempt to warm himself signify?

  His pitiful efforts to endure
• What does Bob Cratchit say when proposing a toast?

  "I'll give you Mr. Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast!"
• How does Bob Cratchit feel about Scrooge despite his low wages?

  He is grateful to his boss
• How does Bob Cratchit express his grief over Tiny Tim's death?

  He cries openly
• What does the repetition of 'little' in Bob's cry signify?

  It adds to the sad effect
• What is Bob Cratchit's fear regarding Scrooge?

  He fears Scrooge's reaction to being late
• What does Bob plead when he arrives late to work?

  "It's only once a year, sir."
• What is the social and historical context of Bob Cratchit's work life?

  • Repetitive and dull work
  • Long hours in counting-houses
  • Benefits primarily for others
  • Depicted as downtrodden characters
• How does Dickens portray the Cratchit family's poverty?

  Through their pathetic display of glass
• What does Bob's serving of food with beaming looks indicate?

  His happiness with his family
• How does the Cratchit family's meager possessions reflect their values?

  They value what they have despite poverty
• What does Bob propose during the Christmas celebration?

  "A Merry Christmas to us all, my dears."
• How does the Cratchit family's celebration contrast with Scrooge's character?

  They find joy in little, unlike Scrooge
• Who are the three ghosts that take Scrooge through Christmases?

  The Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come
• What is the significance of Christmas in A Christmas Carol?

  It symbolizes generosity and redemption
• How do the Ghosts influence Scrooge's transformation?

  They show him the consequences of his actions
• What themes are prevalent in A Christmas Carol?

  Generosity and redemption
• How does Victorian society impact the characters in A Christmas Carol?

  It shapes their struggles and values