This refers to the Cratchit family. When Bob, the father stands and says " Mr Scrooge, I give you Mr Scrooge the founder of the feast" all are horrified especially Mrs Cratchit who initially refuses the toast but is persuaded by Bob because it is after all Christmas. The family offer the toast. The children drank the toast after her. It was the first of their proceedings which had no heartiness. dickens describes the mood perfectly when he writes; "Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it. Scrooge was the Ogre of the family. The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes."
The toast shows that Bob Cratchit is a very kind man who holds no ill feelings towards his boss.
He wants to make a toast to Scrooge
Bob wants to raise a toast to Mr. Scrooge, which makes Mrs. Cratchit angry because she believes he has caused their family hardship and suffering with his cruelty. She does not want to show any kindness or respect towards him.
Cratchit toasts to Mr. Scrooge with gratitude for the raise he has given him. The family is surprised by this gesture but ultimately responds with understanding and gratitude towards Cratchit for his positive outlook.
Bob Cratchit toasted to Mr. Scrooge during their Christmas meal as a way to express gratitude and goodwill, despite Scrooge's harsh treatment towards him throughout the year. This scene in "A Christmas Carol" showcases the spirit of forgiveness and generosity that embodies the holiday season.
Mr. Cratchit gets upset with his son for being late to work because he wants Bob to take his job seriously and show dedication to his work. Mr. Cratchit is disappointed that Bob's tardiness reflects poorly on him as an employer.
That was Tiney Tim Cratchit.
His toast, "To Mr Scrooge, founder of the feast!" highlights Bobs respect and loyalty for what he has and what, even if it is a pittance he is paid by his employer Mr Scrooge by whose wages there was at least a meal on their table that Christmas Day when many in London of the time were staving.
Bob was loyal to the miserly old man, he felt sorry for him which we feel when he offers up a toast on Christmas day
He sees Bob nd his loving family share a meager christams dinner and Bob raise to toast in thanks to Scrooge for being "the founder of the feast". He also sees Tim and begs to know if he will live of die, adn is told that the chair in which Tim sits will soon be empty
The Cratchits' reaction revealed that they were forgiving and understanding people. Despite Scrooge's mistreatment of them, they were able to show kindness and compassion by accepting his toast with grace and humility. This highlighted their positive and empathetic demeanor.
Well, isn't that just a happy little question. You see, Mrs. Cratchit's feelings towards Scrooge are different because she sees the hardships her family faces due to Scrooge's stinginess. Meanwhile, Bob Cratchit is able to see the good in people, like Scrooge, and chooses to offer a toast in his honor despite his flaws. It's all about perspective and understanding that everyone has their own story to tell.