ignorance and want key quotes

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    • Who are the characters represented by Ignorance and Want?
      A boy and a girl
    • What do Ignorance and Want symbolize in society?
      Products of human neglect and society's failures
    • Why is Ignorance considered the greater danger?
      It leads to cruelty, injustice, and social decay
    • What is Scrooge's reaction to Ignorance and Want's appearance?
      He is shocked and disturbed
    • What does Scrooge question after seeing Ignorance and Want?
      Whether there are no prisons or workhouses
    • How does the Ghost of Christmas Present mock Scrooge?
      By turning his cruel words back on him
    • What does the description of the children's appearance signify?
      Poverty and ignorance destroy innocence
    • What does the ghost warn about Ignorance's future impact on society?
      It will lead to society's downfall without education
    • What is the overall message conveyed by the Ghost of Christmas Present regarding Ignorance and Want?
      • Ignorance and Want are societal failures
      • They symbolize the consequences of neglect
      • Education and compassion are essential to prevent doom