Stave 3

• Who is the author of "A Christmas Carol"?

  Charles Dickens
• What is the main focus of stave three in "A Christmas Carol"?

  Scrooge's encounter with the Ghost of Christmas Present
• At what time does Scrooge wake up in stave three?

  1 AM
• How does Scrooge feel when he wakes up?

  Nervous and apprehensive
• What does the immense light in Scrooge's room signify?

  The arrival of the Ghost of Christmas Present
• What does the Ghost of Christmas Present wear?

  A green or white trimmed robe
• How is the Ghost of Christmas Present described?

  Jolly, genial, cheery, and joyful
• Where do Scrooge and the spirit first teleport to?

  The streets of London on Christmas Day
• What is the mood of the people in the streets despite the gloomy weather?

  Generally in a good mood
• What do the poor people do for their Christmas dinners?

  Have them cooked at the bakery
• What does the spirit sprinkle on the dinners of the poor?

  Christmas cheer
• What argument do Scrooge and the spirit have regarding Sundays?

  About closing shops and recreation on Sundays
• How does the spirit respond to Scrooge's views on Sundays?

  The spirit disagrees with Scrooge's views
• What does Scrooge witness at the Cratchit household?

  The impoverished conditions they live in
• How do the Cratchit family members dress?

  In altered clothes with cheap ribbons
• Who is Tiny Tim?

  Bob Cratchit's ill son
• What does Tiny Tim use to support himself?

  A crutch and an iron frame
• What does Scrooge ask the spirit about Tiny Tim's future?

  If Tiny Tim will survive
• How does the spirit respond to Scrooge's question about Tiny Tim?

  He will not survive
• How does the spirit use Scrooge's own words against him?

  By questioning the concept of surplus population
• What does Bob propose during the Cratchit dinner?

  A toast to Scrooge
• How does Mrs. Cratchit feel about toasting Scrooge?

  Annoyed but goes along with it
• What does the spirit show Scrooge about other communities?

  How they celebrate Christmas universally
• What is the atmosphere like at Fred's house during Christmas?

  Full of fun, games, and laughter
• What do Fred and his friends discuss about Scrooge?

  His wealth does not bring him happiness
• What realization does Scrooge have while at Fred's house?

  He thinks the festivities look fun
• What happens to the spirit as the day ends?

  It visibly ages and confirms it will die
• What do the two children under the spirit's robes represent?

  Ignorance and Want
• What does the spirit say about man's responsibility?

  They are responsible for Ignorance and Want
• How does the spirit respond to Scrooge's question about helping the children?

  By using Scrooge's own words against him
• What figure approaches Scrooge after the spirit vanishes?

  A solemn phantom with its hood up
• What are the key themes presented in stave three of "A Christmas Carol"?

  • The importance of generosity and compassion
  • The contrast between wealth and happiness
  • The celebration of Christmas across different communities
  • The consequences of neglecting the poor
• How does Scrooge's perception of Christmas change in stave three?

  • He witnesses joy and celebration among others
  • He sees the struggles of the Cratchit family
  • He realizes the warmth and positivity of Christmas spirit
  • He begins to understand the impact of his actions on others
• What lessons does Scrooge learn from the Ghost of Christmas Present?

  • The value of community and family
  • The need for empathy towards the less fortunate
  • The significance of celebrating life and joy
  • The realization that wealth does not equate to happiness