Stave 1

• What does the word "parsimonious" mean in relation to Scrooge?

  Stingy with his money
• How does Scrooge's behavior reflect his "ostracized" status?

  He isolates himself from society
• What does "apathetic" mean in the context of Scrooge?

  Little concern for others
• What quote is recommended for analyzing Scrooge?

  "Squeezing wrenching grasping scraping clutching Covetous old sinner"
• How many adjectives are in the recommended quote about Scrooge?

  Seven adjectives
• What do the seven adjectives in the quote suggest about Scrooge?

  They parallel the seven deadly sins
• What is the significance of the seven deadly sins in Victorian society?

  They were seen as the worst sins
• What does Scrooge's embodiment of the seven deadly sins indicate?

  He is deserving of eternal punishment
• What does "foreshadow" mean in the context of Scrooge's character?

  Hints at future punishment and downfall
• What do the words "squeezing" and "wrenching" connote about Scrooge?

  They indicate a struggle to fit in
• How does Scrooge's materialism affect his compassion?

  He forgets to be compassionate and benevolent
• What does the quote "external heat and cold had little influence on him" suggest?

  He is internally cold and unfeeling
• What does "the cold within him froze the old features" reinforce about Scrooge?

  His internal coldness and lack of emotion
• What are the key themes and keywords associated with Scrooge in Stave One?

  • Parsimonious: stingy with money
  • Ostracized: isolating himself from society
  • Apathetic: little concern for others
• What is the significance of the cold imagery in Scrooge's character?

  • Represents his emotional state
  • Indicates his lack of compassion
  • Foreshadows his potential redemption