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 says this in reference to a solitary boy left at Christmas time in School - The "poor boy" was in fact Scrooge
This refers to the vision seen when Scrooge is taken back to his old school. The boy is the young Scrooge who is a lonely boy left in boarding school when all others are in their family homes at that time of year
He was as happy as an angel,and merry as a school boy!
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 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
According to his sister who comes to him at the school, Scrooge's father is quite abusive. We can only imagine what relief it is for Scrooge to have the relative peace and tranquility of the school as refuge. Perhaps his father realizes what a terrible home he has made for young Scrooge and is attempting to give him a better environment.
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 cast of Screw Scrooge - 2011 includes: Ray Boutin as Ebenezer Scrooge Adam Carbone as Scrooge Errand Boy Bill Lafferty as Jacob Marley Alexan Topalian as Cemetary Boy
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.