The End of It

• Where does Scrooge find himself at the beginning of the chapter?

  Back in his own bed
• What promise does Scrooge repeat to himself?

  To live in the Past, Present, and Future
• How does Scrooge describe his new state of being?

  He feels "quite a baby"
• What significant day does Scrooge discover it still is?

  Christmas Day
• What does Scrooge intend to do on Christmas Day?

  Spend it the way it should be spent
• How does Dickens use similes to describe Scrooge's feelings?

  To vividly present his happiness and relief
• What simile describes Scrooge's lightness of being?

  As light as a feather
• What simile describes Scrooge's happiness?

  As happy as an angel
• What simile describes Scrooge's merriment?

  As merry as a school-boy
• What simile describes Scrooge's giddiness?

  As giddy as a drunken man
• How does the weather change in the chapter?

  It becomes golden sunlight and jovial
• What does the change in weather signify about Scrooge's mood?

  It reflects his joyful temperament
• What is the theme of redemption in Chapter Five?

  • Scrooge puts his lessons into practice
  • His redemption is complete
  • He becomes a better man
• How has Scrooge's attitude changed by the end of the novella?

  He is cheerful and friendly
• What literary technique does Dickens use to show Scrooge's transformation?

  Circular structure of the novella
• What are the key comparisons between Scrooge's behavior at the beginning and end of the novella?

  • Office fire: weak vs. Bob gets more coal
  • Pay: resents paying Bob vs. gives Bob a pay rise
  • Dialogue: curt vs. cheerful and energetic
  • Money: hoards money vs. pledges donation to charity
  • Christmas invitation: rejects Fred vs. joins Fred's party
  • Wishes: refuses 'Merry Christmas' vs. wishes everyone 'Merry Christmas'
• What does Scrooge allowing Bob to buy more coal signify?

  His newfound generosity and kindness
• How does Scrooge's dialogue change from the beginning to the end of the novella?

  It shifts from curt to cheerful and energetic
• What does Scrooge's pledge to donate to charity represent?

  His transformation into a better man
• What invitation does Scrooge accept at the end of the novella?

  Fred's Christmas invitation
• What does Scrooge do at the end regarding Christmas wishes?

  He wishes everybody 'Merry Christmas'
• Money isn't the most important thing to Scrooge any more

  1. Scrooge meets one of the charity collectors in the street, and donates a large amount of money to their cause. He says that it's "very kind" of them to do the work they do

  2. Scrooge offers to help the Cratchit family in this chapter - he sees that it's his responsibility to help people who are worse off than him

  3. Dickens uses the transformation of Scrooge to help his readers to understand the importance of helping the poor. Scrooge is now more interested in helping other people, and he realises that he can do this by being generous with his money

  Theme - Social Responsibility - At the beginning of the story, Scrooge represents the uncaring rich people of Victorian society. By the end, he represents how Dickens feels the well-off should act towards the poor
• What does Scrooge say about Christmas after his transformation?

  Christmas should be "praised"
• How does Scrooge's demeanor change as he walks down the street?

  He has a "delighted smile"
• What effect does Scrooge's smile have on the people he encounters?

  They greet him with "merry Christmas to you!"
• What lesson does Scrooge apply from the Ghost of Christmas Present?

  He spreads the Christmas spirit to others
• What does Scrooge buy for Bob Cratchit?

  A huge turkey
• Why does Scrooge send the turkey to Bob anonymously?

  He doesn't ask for thanks
• What motivates Scrooge's charitable actions?

  It's the right thing to do
• What theme is highlighted in this chapter regarding Scrooge's character?

  • The Christmas Spirit
  • Scrooge celebrates with love, generosity, and kindness
  • He applies lessons learned from the ghosts
• And he gets a family again

  1. Scrooge goes to Fred's house for Christmas. Despite his previous behaviour, Scrooge is welcomed. Fred shakes his hand enthusiastically, and they celebrate Christmas with "wonderful unanimity"

  2. Dickens uses the acceptance of Fred and his family to illustrate that family love is unconditional, and can be the source of "won-der-ful happiness!"

  3. Scrooge also gains another family - he becomes a "second father" to Tiny Tim. In Chapter Two, Scrooge was upset that he neve became a father - helping Tiny Tim and the Cratchits has allowed him to achieve that dream

  'Unanimity' means unity or agreement

  Theme - Family - Scrooge has become a part of two families. He's realised that having a family is important to him