Ebenezer Scrooge

• Who is the protagonist of 'A Christmas Carol'?

  Ebenezer Scrooge
• What is Scrooge's profession?

  He is a banker or moneylender
• How is Scrooge initially presented in the novella?

  As a miserly and misanthropic businessman
• What does Scrooge's character development symbolize?

  That anyone is capable of change
• What does Dickens suggest about Christmas through Scrooge's transformation?

  It should be a time of compassion and charity
• What is a defining feature of Scrooge's character?

  His remarkable transformation
• How does Dickens portray Scrooge at the beginning of the novella?

  As unchanging and stagnant
• Why does Dickens emphasize Scrooge's stagnant nature?

  To heighten the impact of his eventual change
• What happens in Stave One regarding Scrooge's character?

  • Scrooge is presented as unlikeable
  • He is compared to the weather
  • Described as cold and hostile
  • Portrayed as an archetypal villain
• What lesson does the Ghost of Christmas Past teach Scrooge?

  The value of reflection on the past
• How does Scrooge's regret begin to emerge in Stave Two?

  He regrets not giving to a boy singing
• What does Scrooge express a desire to do in Stave Two?

  To speak to Bob Cratchit
• What does the Ghost of Christmas Present show Scrooge in Stave Three?

  • The Cratchit family on Christmas day
  • Scrooge develops empathy for Tiny Tim
  • He recognizes his own change
• What lesson does the final Spirit teach Scrooge in Stave Four?

  His actions have consequences
• How does Scrooge respond at the end of Stave Four?

  He repents and promises to change
• What contrasts are drawn between Scrooge's behavior in the final and opening staves?

  • Scrooge donates money to charity
  • He allows Bob to make up the fires
  • His transformation is emphasized
• What theme is highlighted through Scrooge's interactions with the Spirits?

  The importance of time
• How does Scrooge's view on poverty change?

  He learns to empathize with the poor
• What does Scrooge's redemption signify in the novella?

  Transformation and active recompense
• How does Dickens portray the Christmas spirit through Scrooge?

  As a time for charity and compassion
• What role does family play in Scrooge's redemption?

  It highlights the importance of connection
• What does Scrooge's materialism cost him?

  Significant emotional and social loss
• How does Scrooge's regret contribute to his character?

  It makes him relatable and human
• Why is Scrooge's isolation significant?

  It emphasizes his disconnect from society
• How does motion affect the reader's perception of Scrooge?


  It makes him seem human and relatable
• What does Scrooge's wistful wonder about fatherhood imply?

  He feels regret and sadness about his past
• Why is it essential for readers to like Scrooge?

  To make his reformation seem genuine
• How does Scrooge's isolation manifest in the novella?

  Through his exclusion from society
• What does Scrooge's ignorance of the poor signify?

  His self-imposed isolation from society
• How does Scrooge's character change after interacting with others?

  He becomes more aware and transforms
• What role does Tiny Tim play in Scrooge's transformation?

  He evokes empathy and highlights Scrooge's change
• How does Scrooge's relationship with Marley affect the reader's view of him?

  It shows his isolation and apathetic nature
• What does the community's dislike of Scrooge reveal?

  His negative impact on those around him
• How does Bob Cratchit illustrate Scrooge's inhumanity?

  Through his cruel working conditions
• What does Scrooge's instruction to Bob at the end signify?

  His transformation and newfound kindness
• How does Fanny contribute to Scrooge's character development?

  She evokes sympathy and attachment
• What does Tiny Tim's introduction signify in the story?

  Scrooge's developing empathy and change
• How do fellow businessmen's conversations about Scrooge reflect his values?

  They show his focus on materialism over relationships
• What role do Fezziwig and Fred play in relation to Scrooge?

  They act as foils to highlight his transformation
• How does Dickens create a cold atmosphere in the novella's opening?

  Through descriptions of weather and Bob's misery