Stave 3

• What does Tiny Tim use to support his limbs?

  A little crutch and an iron frame
• What does the quote about Tiny Tim emphasize?

  His vulnerability and the harsh realities of poverty
• What does Bob Cratchit say about Tiny Tim?

  He is "as good as gold, and better"
• What do Bob Cratchit's words highlight?

  The value of kindness and compassion
• What does Tiny Tim wish for at the end of his quote?

  "God bless us every one!"
• What does Tiny Tim's wish underscore?

  The spirit of Christmas and unity
• What does the Ghost's statement about a vacant seat foreshadow?

  Tiny Tim's potential fate and Scrooge's responsibility
• What realization does Scrooge have about his own situation?

  He could have been in a similar situation
• Who does the Ghost of Christmas Present introduce?

  Ignorance and Want
• What do Ignorance and Want represent?

  The societal ills Scrooge contributes to
• What question does Scrooge ask that reveals his attitude towards the poor?

  "Are there no workhouses?"
• What does Scrooge's question reveal about him?

  His detached and indifferent attitude towards the poor