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He lives in poor conditions. he will not spend on lighting and heating and only employs a "Char lady" to wash and do some basic cleaning

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Why did Scrooge live in London?

Because that's where he could best accumulate wealth.


Why does Scrooge live in a big houes on his own?

It was originally Jacobs home but Scrooge took it after his death. No one wanted to be with Scrooge and he lived a miserly life with no one to think of or care for him. He had driven people away from him that tried to care for him. However the house was turned in to offices which Scrooge rented out keeping only an apartment for himself.


Where did Scrooges nephew live?

Scrooge's nephew, Fred, lived in a house in a pleasant part of the city, likely not too far from Scrooge's office. He invited Scrooge to his Christmas dinner every year despite his uncle's curmudgeonly behavior.


Why were the characters from the past visit Scrooge?

For scrooge to see what effects his lonely past live was to have on his future


What did Scrooge find at his clerk Bob's house?

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


How well do you think Scrooge will live up to his promise?

At the end of the book Dickens states that no one keeps Christmas like Scrooge thereafter


Did anyone live with Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?

No. To quote from the story itself (with respect to Scrooge's lodgings): "It was old enough now, and dreary enough, for no one lived in it but Scrooge, the other rooms being all let out as offices."


Why did the Spirit bring Scrooge to the Cratchit household?

So Scrooge will see the life his loyal employee Bob has and how he manages to live on the meager wage he pays


Why was Scrooge unhappy when he saw his past?

Scrooge was unhappy when he saw his past because he realized how his obsession with wealth and his neglect of relationships had isolated him from others, causing him to live a lonely and unfulfilled life. The memories of his past actions evoked feelings of regret and sadness as he saw how his greed had affected his own happiness and those around him.


Why did the Ghost of Christmas Present come to Scrooge?

To show him how to live Christmas every day and to show Scrooge what was happening in the world around him yet scrooge denied its existence in particular the volume of people that were poor, their treatment and the way they were trying to survive


What is the subplot in A Christmas Carol?

The subplot in "A Christmas Carol" involves the character of Scrooge's nephew, Fred, who embodies the spirit of Christmas and continues to invite and include Scrooge in his holiday celebrations despite Scrooge's grumpy attitude. Through Fred's interactions with Scrooge, the subplot highlights the contrast between generosity and selfishness, ultimately helping to drive home the message of redemption and transformation in the main plot.


In which period in time did Scrooge live?

He lived in the Victorian era and the story was set in 1843