Scrooge

• Who is the protagonist of A Christmas Carol?

  Ebenezer Scrooge
• What has Scrooge inspired in popular culture?

  Movies, theater productions, and adaptations
• What does Scrooge's character represent in modern times?

  Relatability and the potential for change
• How does Dickens characterize Scrooge at the beginning of the story?

  As a crotchety old miser
• What literary devices does Dickens use to create Scrooge's character?

  Exaggeration, repetition, metaphor, and simile
• What is Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas?

  Incredibly bleak and negative
• Why is Scrooge considered a two-dimensional character?

  He is initially portrayed as unlikable
• What does Scrooge's transformation symbolize?

  The ability for anyone to change
• How does Dickens describe Scrooge in the text?

  A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, clutching covetous old sinner
• Why does Dickens use vivid adjectives to describe Scrooge?

  To create a lasting impression of his character
• What does the simile "solitary as an oyster" suggest about Scrooge?

  He is alone despite being in a crowded city
• How does Scrooge react to his nephew's Christmas greeting?

  With disdain and negativity
• What does Scrooge's view of joy reveal about his character?

  He associates joy with wealth
• How does Scrooge treat the charity workers?

  With complete disregard and no empathy
• What does Dickens suggest about society through Scrooge's character?

  People often ignore the less fortunate
• What shocking experience does Scrooge need to change?

  A supernatural encounter with Jacob Marley
• Who is Jacob Marley in relation to Scrooge?

  His former partner and friend
• What does Marley represent for Scrooge?

  The consequences of a life lived poorly
• How does Scrooge initially respond to Marley's ghost?

  With sarcasm and denial
• What does Scrooge's humor reveal about him?

  It serves as a defense mechanism
• What does the ghost's frightful cry signify for Scrooge?

  His vulnerability and fear of change
• Who is the first spirit that visits Scrooge?

  The Ghost of Christmas Past
• What does Scrooge's childhood reveal about his character?

  His loneliness and abandonment issues
• How does Scrooge's sister Fan impact his life?

  She rescues him from loneliness
• What does the repetition of "home" signify in Scrooge's childhood?

  His lack of a loving home
• What does Scrooge's father's treatment of him suggest?

  He abandoned Scrooge emotionally
• How does Scrooge's relationship with Fred reflect his fears?

  He fears Fred will abandon him too
• What lesson does Scrooge learn from Fezziwig?

  Generosity brings joy, regardless of wealth
• What does Fezziwig's character contrast with Scrooge's values?

  Generosity versus miserly behavior
• What is one of the main purposes of A Christmas Carol?

  To show kindness can make a difference
• How does Scrooge's perspective on money begin to change?

  Through witnessing Fezziwig's generosity
• Who does Scrooge try to shut out of his life?

  His sister's son, Fred
• Why does Scrooge fear Fred will abandon him?

  Due to his past abandonment issues
• What does Scrooge learn from his time as an apprentice with Fezzywig?

  The value of money and generosity
• What does Dickens suggest about kindness in A Christmas Carol?

  Simple gestures can greatly impact others
• Why does Belle end her engagement with Scrooge?

  Because of his obsession with money
• How does Scrooge perceive Belle's attempt to stop him from pursuing wealth?

  As another abandonment by someone close
• What triggers Scrooge's epiphany about his life choices?

  Seeing Belle's future family
• How does Scrooge react to the Ghost of Christmas Past?

  He becomes angry and violent
• What does Scrooge learn at the Cratchit's home?

  Christmas spirit is about family, not wealth