How may have Scrooges childhood affected him?

Answer 1

Dickens takes the reader back through Scrooge's own past using the ghost of Christmas Past as the facilitator. When asked by Scrooge whose past the ghost is showing the ghost replies they arevshadows of your past, they are the things that have been.

Answer 2

Scrooge's childhood, marked by loneliness and neglect, may have shaped his attitude towards others and his obsession with wealth. A lack of love and support during his formative years likely contributed to his cold, miserly behavior as an adult. His experiences as a child could explain why he struggles to connect with people and prioritize material wealth over relationships.