stave 5

• Stave 5 is Scrooge’s rebirth and redemption - He cries, letting go of the anger and misery he has felt for so long, and metaphorically washing his sins away for good
• '"I’ll send it to Bob Cratchit’s!” whispered Scrooge, rubbing his hands, and splitting with a laugh.’ - shows his generosity to the Cratchit family for Christmas
• “That is my name, and I fear it may not be pleasant to you. Allow me to ask your pardon” - After seeing one of the men who had asked him for charity the previous day, Scrooge approaches him and apologises, openly admitting that his actions were not acceptable - he  feels that it is important for him to make things right, and so he starts by openly admitting his faults
• “patted children on the head” -  Scrooge wanders the streets and willingly makes physical contact with other people
• Scrooge goes to Fred’s house and asks nicely if his nephew will let him join in with their Christmas. He chooses to be part of their love and celebrations.
• “He did it all, and infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, he was a second father” - When Bob Cratchit arrives at work the next day, Scrooge gives him a raise and vows to help him and his family.