words to use

• didactic - moral/intent to teach
• epitome - perfect embodiment of a quality
• moral imperative - guidance on whats right and wrong (provided by the ghosts)
• prolepsis - flashforward
• altruistic attitude - behaviour which focuses on the devotion to others
• dichotomy - contrast between two individuals
• archetype - typical ideal of a concept (scrooge as an archetypal villain)
• covetous - jealous
• deviant - someone who breaks social norms
• bob - slang for shilling
• misanthropic - someone who dislikes others
• ostracised - cut off from society
• philanthropy - helping those less fortunate than yourself