The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come

• Who discusses Scrooge's funeral in the story?

  A fat man with a monstrous chin
• What does Scrooge fail to realize when he sees the discussion about the funeral?

  He does not comprehend that he has died
• How is the “fat” man contrasted with the “portly gentleman” from earlier?

  One is rich and selfish, the other charitable
• Who pilfered from Scrooge's dead body?

  1. Dilber
• What does Mrs. Dilber's action represent regarding Scrooge's life?

  It is a judgment on his callousness
• What does the act of taking Scrooge's possessions signify about his servants?

  They are being callous towards him
• What item did Mrs. Dilber take from Scrooge?

  The best shirt he was to be buried in
• How do the debtors react to Scrooge's death?

  They feel pleasure about his death
• Why do the debtors feel pleasure at Scrooge's death?

  They won't owe money to someone merciless
• Who is Tiny Tim in the story?

  The poor man's child Dickens wanted to save
• What does Tiny Tim's fate represent if Scrooge continues his miserliness?

  He will die if Scrooge remains selfish
• How does Bob Cratchit hide his grief after Tiny Tim's death?

  He claims, "I am very happy!"
• What is Fred's attitude towards Bob after Tiny Tim's death?

  He offers his consolations and help
• What are the key themes surrounding Scrooge's death and its impact on others?

  • Scrooge's inability to comprehend his death
  • The callousness of his servants
  • The pleasure of debtors at his demise
  • The tragic fate of Tiny Tim
  • Bob Cratchit's hidden grief
  • Fred's altruism towards Bob