Stave 3

• Who is the author of "A Christmas Carol"?

  Charles Dickens
• What is the main focus of stave three in "A Christmas Carol"?

  Scrooge's encounter with the Ghost of Christmas Present
• At what time does Scrooge wake up in stave three?

  1 AM
• How does Scrooge feel when he wakes up?

  Nervous and apprehensive
• What does the immense light in Scrooge's room signify?

  The arrival of the Ghost of Christmas Present
• What does the Ghost of Christmas Present wear?

  Green or white trimmed robe
• How is the Ghost of Christmas Present described?

  Jolly giant with a warm smile
• What does Scrooge touch to teleport with the spirit?

  The spirit's robe
• Where do Scrooge and the spirit first teleport to?

  The streets of London on Christmas Day
• What is the mood of the people in the streets despite the gloomy weather?

  Generally in a good mood
• What does the spirit sprinkle on the dinners of the poor?

  Christmas cheer
• What argument do Scrooge and the spirit have regarding Sundays?

  About closing shops on Sundays
• How does the spirit respond to Scrooge's views on Sundays?

  The spirit disagrees with Scrooge
• What is the condition of the Cratchit household?

  Poor and impoverished
• How do the Cratchit family members dress?

  In altered clothes with cheap ribbons
• Who is Tiny Tim?

  Bob Cratchit's ill son
• What does Tiny Tim use to support himself?

  A crutch and an iron frame
• What does Scrooge ask the spirit about Tiny Tim?

  If Tiny Tim will survive
• How does the spirit respond to Scrooge's question about Tiny Tim's survival?

  He will not survive, Scrooge should change
• What does Bob propose during their Christmas dinner?

  A toast to Scrooge
• How does Mrs. Cratchit feel about toasting Scrooge?

  Annoyed but goes along with it
• What does the spirit show Scrooge about other communities?

  How they celebrate Christmas universally
• Where does the spirit take Scrooge after the Cratchit household?

  Fred's house
• What is the atmosphere like at Fred's house?

  Full of fun, games, and laughter
• What do Fred and his friends discuss about Scrooge during their celebration?

  His wealth does not bring him happiness
• How does Scrooge feel about the festivities at Fred's house?

  He thinks it looks fun
• What happens to the spirit as the day ends?

  It visibly ages and confirms it will die
• Who do the spirit's robes conceal at the end of stave three?

  Two poor children named Ignorance and Want
• What does the spirit say about Ignorance and Want?

  They are man's responsibility
• How does Scrooge respond to the spirit's words about prisons and workhouses?

  He is confronted with his own beliefs
• What figure approaches Scrooge after the spirit vanishes?

  A solemn phantom with its hood up
• What are the key themes presented in stave three of "A Christmas Carol"?

  • The importance of generosity and compassion
  • The contrast between wealth and happiness
  • The universal celebration of Christmas
  • The consequences of neglecting the poor
• How does stave three illustrate Scrooge's character development?

  • Scrooge witnesses the joy of Christmas
  • He sees the struggles of the Cratchit family
  • He confronts his own beliefs about wealth and poverty
  • He begins to understand the impact of his actions on others
• What actions can Scrooge take after his experiences with the Ghost of Christmas Present?

  • Show kindness to the Cratchit family
  • Celebrate Christmas with his family
  • Support the poor and needy
  • Change his attitude towards life and others