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In the beginning, Scrooge was mean, a lover of money, lonely, selfish, bitter, unhappy and uncaring toward others.
Scrooge said that he wished he had given something to the boy who was singing a Christmas carol at his door as a form of appreciation and kindness. He regretted not acknowledging and supporting the joyful spirit of the boy during the holiday season.
He enjoyed Christmas when he was an apprentice with Fezziwig but he lost the love of it as he grew colder toward people having lost many that he loved
Scrooge changing his way of life and attitude toward people less fortunate than himself
The ghosts in "A Christmas Carol" represent different aspects of Scrooge’s past, present, and future, aiming to teach him valuable lessons and guide him toward redemption. The Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge his own past, the Ghost of Christmas Present reveals the joys and struggles of those around him in the present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come warns him of a bleak future if he does not change his ways.
Scrooge tells the last spirit that he is willing to embrace the spirit's lessons and change his ways. He vows to honor Christmas in his heart and keep it alive all year round.
Scrooge was initially resistant and defiant toward the spirit, refusing to acknowledge his presence. However, as the spirit showed him visions of his past, present, and future, Scrooge became increasingly remorseful and begged for the spirit's help in changing his ways.
The Ghost of Christmas Past helps Scrooge understand the root of his bitterness and how his past experiences have shaped him. The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the joy and warmth of the holiday season, making him realize the value of human connections. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come confronts Scrooge with his own mortality and the consequences of his actions, prompting him to reflect on his life and make a change for the better.
he hates it having suffered complete loneliness as a child never celebrating christmas like his peers
The conflict in "A Christmas Carol" is Ebenezer Scrooge's miserly and selfish attitude towards others, particularly his employees and those less fortunate. The resolution comes when Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, which prompt him to transform into a kinder and more generous person who values the spirit of Christmas and the well-being of others.
He was ultimately loyal
Initially cold and distance to the point of extreme rudeness. In stave 5 Scrooge sees the error of his ways and begs for forgiveness of Fred and his wife