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Its not what but Who. Scrooge is told that the poor are in desperate need of some small donation, some food, drink and warmth at that time of year. Scrooges ignorance was such that he belied that being poor , unable to find work because there was none available and what was available was slave labour poorly paid and limited was criminal and therefore they should go to the workhouse which was as bad as prison ro to prison all because there was no work and there fore people were going to suffer. There was no governmental help i.e financial payments at that time - No work no money starve and become homeless
What else can I help you with?
Are there no......asked Scrooge?
Are there no workhouses? Are there no prisons? And the treadmill is that still employed.
Where does Scrooge think the poor belong?
Scrooge believes that the poor belong in workhouses or prisons if they are unable to support themselves through their own means. He sees no obligation to care for or assist them beyond what is strictly necessary.
Where does Scrooge want the poor to go?
Scrooge wants the poor to go to workhouses or prisons, suggesting that they are better off there than on the streets. He believes that those institutions are the appropriate places for the poor to seek help or relief from their difficulties.
In a Christmas carol what social institutions does scrooge consider good for the poor?
In "A Christmas Carol," Scrooge initially considers workhouses and prisons as suitable institutions for the poor. He believes that these institutions can provide a means of support and discipline for those in need. However, through his transformation, Scrooge comes to understand the importance of compassion, generosity, and social responsibility in helping the less fortunate.
How were prisons similar to workhouse and how were they different?
I believe people could leave workhouses.
Where does Scrooge think the poor should go to?
Scrooge believes that the poor should go to prisons and workhouses instead of relying on charity from others.
What does Scrooge say to the charity men at the start?
Scrooge dismisses the charity men by saying "Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?"indicating his lack of concern for the poor and his selfish attitude toward helping others.
What penalty did Scrooge advise for anyone celebrating Christmas in a Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?
Prisons and Union workhouses were suggested as alternatives to charity for people in need.
How does scrooge respond to the gentleman's request for money for the poor?
"Are there no prisons?" asked Scrooge. "Plenty of prisons," said the gentleman, laying down the pen again. "And the Union workhouses?" demanded Scrooge. "Are they still in operation?" "They are. Still," returned the gentleman, "I wish I could say they were not." "The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?" said Scrooge. "Both very busy, sir." "Oh! I was afraid , from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course," said Scrooge. "I am very glad to hear it."
What words of Scrooge's were repeated by the ghost that made Scrooge feel ashamed?
The words "Are these the shadows of the things that Will be, or are they shadows of things that May be only?" were repeated by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, causing Scrooge to feel ashamed of his current ways and the potential consequences of his actions.
Scrooge offered to give 100 dollars to the poor in the beginning of the book?
No, in the beginning of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, Scrooge refuses to donate to charity, saying that the poor should go to workhouses or prisons instead. It is only after his visits from the ghosts that he becomes charitable and generous.
Why does Scrooge not believe in giving to the poor?
He feels they should be working and not scrounging for food and money, and if there isn't work then they should be taken to the workhouses or prisons, a thought that many wealthy people of the time had.
