Mrs Cratchit blames the light and the colours she is sewing but this is the time when Tiny Tim dies and therefore is a sign of her grief as Bob is visiting the graveyard to look at the site of Tims final resting place
Mrs. Cratchit has reddened eyes in Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" as a way to portray her as caring and compassionate. The redness in her eyes could be due to her weeping or lack of sleep, highlighting her empathy for those less fortunate. This detail emphasizes the family's struggles and Mrs. Cratchit's emotional response to their circumstances.
There is no specific reference to her red eyes in the original story. However, it has been symbolic of Mrs Cratchit sewing with her daughters when she declares her eyes are weak from sewing by candle light, the colours hurt her eyes . This infact covers her tears shed for the passing of Tiny Tim
To the home of Bob Cratchit and mrs Cratchit
The wife of Bob Cratchit, Ebenezer Scrooge's poor but kind clerk.
Mrs. Cratchit was preparing a Christmas feast, which included roast goose, mashed potatoes, apple sauce, and Christmas pudding.
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Many of the characters refer to him notably Bob Cratchit and Mrs Cratchit. Fred his nephew The portly gentlemen
Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit feel resentful and indignant towards Scrooge because he mistreats Bob Cratchit and pays him very little, despite being wealthy himself. They see Scrooge as selfish and heartless, especially during the holiday season.
In the original script Ebenezer does not have contact with Mrs Cratchit only with Tiny Tom and Bob.. The story suggest that he becomes like another father to Tim. the assumption is to be drawn that he grows closer to the family and of course to Mrs Cratchit.
All her children help
In "A Christmas Carol," Bob wants to drink to the health of their boss, Mr. Scrooge, which angers Mrs. Cratchit because she feels resentful towards Scrooge for his mistreatment of Bob and the family. Mrs. Cratchit does not see the point in toasting someone who has caused them so much hardship.
He wants to make a toast to Scrooge
Mrs. Cratchit is upset with Scrooge because he is their employer and pays her husband, Bob Cratchit, a very low salary. This makes it difficult for the Cratchit family to make ends meet, especially with a sickly son, Tiny Tim. Mrs. Cratchit sees Scrooge as heartless and uncaring for not paying Bob a fair wage.