That is the focus of the entire movie A Christmas Carol: Scrooge's behavior before and after his revelations from the Ghosts. Before his 'dream,' he was miserly and mean, impossible to get along with, misanthropic, cynical, and bitter. After his night with the four Ghosts, he was a changed man. He became generous, kind, outgoing, affectionate, and sensitive to others' needs, because he had been shown the ugly consequences of his selfish behavior.
He is extremely sad, as it happens several years in a row. Nevertheless, one Christmas Eve (or a little earlier) his sister Fran arrives to take him home for good, informing him that their father is a changed man and that their home has become a much happier place. This makes that particular day one of the happiest days in Scrooge's life.
He arranges the purchase of the largest turkey in the poulterers and has this sent to Bob Cratchit, he goes to his Nephews to beg forgiveness and agrees to stay to celebrate Christmas and on the way sees 2 business men how asked him for a charitable donation for the poor and needy and gives them his word on such a donation
He was enjoying himself very much, watching the young people playing games. He begged the ghost for a bit more time to watch them. Afterwards, "Uncle Scrooge had imperceptibly become so gay and light of heart, . . ."
Scrooge the boy spends his time reading books, imagining delightful adventures and building castles in the air. He also practices writing with his penmanship copybook.
Shocked and confused by the appearance of the Ghost
Surprised he is taken there as he had disowned Fred years earlier for not marrying in to money
He reads Robinson Crusoe and Ali Barber and imagines they have come to visit him
Scrooge calls Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit's son, a poor boy in "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.
The schoolmaster did not care for Scrooge because Scrooge showed no interest in his studies, seemed indifferent to learning, and was often seen daydreaming in class. Scrooge's lack of enthusiasm and poor academic performance likely led to the schoolmaster's disinterest in him.
The boy who is reading by the fire in "A Christmas Carol" is Scrooge's younger self. He is shown reading a book and surrounded by a warm and cozy atmosphere, symbolizing a time of innocence and happiness before he became the miserly and cold-hearted Scrooge.
He was as happy as an angel,and merry as a school boy!
The spirit shows Scrooge the young boy Ebenezer, alone and neglected at school during the Christmas holidays, longing for some warmth and companionship. Scrooge realizes the impact of his own childhood experiences on his personality and actions in the present.
The lonely boy sitting reading is indeed the young Scrooge who was left in his boarding School by his father all over Christmas
Young Scrooge is left alone at school during the holidays because his father neglects to come pick him up and take him home. This neglect highlights the lack of care and attention that young Scrooge experiences from his family, which contributes to his later transformation into a miserly and isolated old man.
Originally he hated it. Left as a child across Christmas in his boarding school Scrooge was the only boy who was not with a loving family . He states he has only his books for company
The boy who stood in front of Scrooge's house on Christmas was a "solitary child, neglected by his friends." He was a poor, ragged, and hungry boy who wished Scrooge a Merry Christmas but was chased away by him.
In Stave 5 of "A Christmas Carol," Scrooge says he is as merry as a schoolboy. This indicates his newfound joy and happiness as he embraces the spirit of the Christmas season.
The words of the boy and the innkeeper in the story "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens foreshadow the visit of the three spirits (Past, Present, and Yet to Come) who guide Scrooge on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. The boy's line, "I could do it if I had the time," hints at the limited time Scrooge has to change, while the innkeeper's comment that the spirits have done Scrooge "good" suggests that their visit will ultimately have a positive impact on him.
Its his lonely self