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When Scrooge is asked to donate money to the poor he refused and asks are there no prisons?
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∙ 7y ago
This is because at the time it was in Britain a crime to be poor and without money to buy what you need. Many who fell in to debt were sent to prison. Indeed Dickens father was placed in prison for owing a baker 12/6p (12 shillings and six pence) for the bread he needed for his children.
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∙ 7y ago
Scrooge's response reflects his callousness and lack of compassion toward the poor. By referring to prisons as an alternative to helping the less fortunate, he demonstrates his belief that social issues can be resolved through punishment and isolation rather than genuine support and charity.
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Who asked scrooge to donate to the poor?
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.
Are there no......asked Scrooge?
Are there no workhouses? Are there no prisons? And the treadmill is that still employed.
How does scrooge respond to the gentleman's request for money for the poor?
"Are there no prisons?" asked Scrooge. "Plenty of prisons," said the gentleman, laying down the pen again. "And the Union workhouses?" demanded Scrooge. "Are they still in operation?" "They are. Still," returned the gentleman, "I wish I could say they were not." "The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?" said Scrooge. "Both very busy, sir." "Oh! I was afraid , from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course," said Scrooge. "I am very glad to hear it."
What words of Scrooge's were repeated by the ghost that made Scrooge feel ashamed?
The words "Are these the shadows of the things that Will be, or are they shadows of things that May be only?" were repeated by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, causing Scrooge to feel ashamed of his current ways and the potential consequences of his actions.
How does Scrooge disappoint the portly men that visit him?
Scrooge disappoints the portly men by refusing to donate money to help those in need during the Christmas season. He dismisses their pleas for charity and chooses to hoard his wealth instead of sharing it with others.
How did Scrooge respond to the man asking for money?
Initially, Scrooge responded to the man asking for money with a dismissive and cold attitude, refusing to give any assistance. However, after being visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, he had a change of heart and became more generous and compassionate towards others, including helping the man who asked for money.
Do the do-gooders know scrooge?
Not on their first meeting as they asked " are we addressing Mr Marley or Mr Scrooge"
What Did Bob Ask Scrooge?
Bob asked Scrooge for a day off on Christmas Day so that he could spend time with his family.
What did Scrooge give to charity?
scrooge did not donate money in the beginning but towards the end he donated 7-8 years worth of money for all the years he didn't donate to them
What did Scrooge ask the first ghost?
He asked whose past was he witnessing and was told his own
When proctor refused to sign a confession and is asked why he declares?
"Because it is my name!"
What was the Spirit's reply to Scrooge's question Have they no refuge or resource?
The Spirit replied that the poor had shelters and workhouses available to them. Scrooge questioned whether those were sufficient, to which the Spirit suggested that they would rather die than go there due to the harsh conditions.
