Ebenezer Scrooge

• Dickens uses the character of Ebeneezer Scrooge to criticise the divide between those who have money and those who do not
• We follow the change in Scrooge's character throughout the novella
• Dickens uses repetition to position Scrooge as a lonely character at the start of the novella
• The repetition of the adjective 'sole' emphasises the solitary nature of Scrooge's life
• Dickens describes Scrooge as 'Hard and sharp as flint', suggesting he lacks warmth, empathy, and compassion
• The simile 'solitary as an oyster' emphasizes how Scrooge has chosen to isolate himself
• Dickens uses humor in relation to Scrooge's character, making him less two-dimensional
• The reader begins to feel empathy for Scrooge as he returns to a childlike state in the presence of the Ghost of Christmas Past
• Scrooge starts to realize that relationships, not money, bring happiness
• Scrooge's attitude is changing as he is prepared for the lessons that await him
• Scrooge shows empathy towards Tiny Tim, signifying a genuine interest in the welfare of others
• The climax of the novella is when Scrooge reads his own name on a gravestone and realizes the impact of his actions
• Dickens emphasizes the significance of Scrooge's transformation through the use of statements
• In the final section of the novella, Scrooge is described with similes that highlight his positive change
• Scrooge's spiritual journey is complete, showing that people can change for the better