A figure is never given just an indication it was a very large sum because of some back payments that need to be made.
In "A Christmas Carol," Scrooge gives a substantial amount to the poor on Christmas Day. He donates money, food, and kindness to those in need, showing a significant change of heart from his previously miserly ways. The exact amount is not specified, but the gesture is generous and heartfelt.
Scrooge's sister was named Fan. She took care of Scrooge when they were children and was very kind to him. She later died young, leaving behind her son Fred who remained Scrooge's only living relative.
Scrooge's uncle was Ebenezer Scrooge's only living relative, Fred. Fred was a kind and cheerful man who tried to reconnect with his miserly uncle despite Scrooge's grumpy and stingy demeanor.
Scrooge walked through the streets, observing the Christmas spirit around him as he reflected on his past, present, and future.
A philanthropist.
A ruler to Scrooge refers to an instrument used for measuring length or distance. It could also symbolize authority or control, reflecting Scrooge's desire to measure and control every aspect of his life, including his wealth and relationships.
He ignorantly believed that prisons and workhouse for which he paid taxes would be sufficient
No, in the beginning of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, Scrooge refuses to donate to charity, saying that the poor should go to workhouses or prisons instead. It is only after his visits from the ghosts that he becomes charitable and generous.
Scrooge calls Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit's son, a poor boy in "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.
Bob Cratchit
Scrooge believes that the poor belong in workhouses or prisons if they are unable to support themselves through their own means. He sees no obligation to care for or assist them beyond what is strictly necessary.
The poor man who works for Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" is Bob Cratchit, who is portrayed as a dedicated and hardworking employee despite his meager wages and poor working conditions.
That would be Bob Cratchit.
Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's employee, asked him to donate to the poor during Christmas time. Scrooge initially refused but eventually agreed to donate after his encounters with the ghosts.
You should give money to the poor because if we all give money to the poor than there will be no more poor people and Australia and many other Countries will be much better places to be plus it will be a much more merry environment
"Hmmph".
He calls them an addition to the surplus population.
That he was collecting for the poor. He hoped that Scrooge would be generous at this special time. Scrooge questions wheather the prosions, workhouse and treadmill were still in ooperation. he is told they were. Scrooge is pleased to hear this as he is contributing to their opeation in his taxes