The Cratchit family teaches Scrooge about the true meaning of Christmas, which is about giving, not receiving. They show him that Christmas is about spending time with family and friends, and not about material things.
In "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, Scrooge offers to help the Cratchit family after he experiences a change of heart. He sends them a large turkey for their Christmas dinner and promises to raise Bob Cratchit's salary.
This occurs in Stave 4. Scrooge is taken by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to come to the Cratchit home where it transpires the waring issued by the previous Ghost (Christmas present) has come true. In that warning Scrooge is told when he askes will tiny tim he get well and is told that by the next Christmas there will be an empty seat by the fire. Scrooge is witnessing the pain and sadness experperienced by the Crachit family in the death of Tiny Tim
In Stave 4 of A Christmas Carol, Scrooge visits multiple locations with the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, including the home of a deceased pawnbroker, a graveyard, and the Cratchit household. This stave focuses on the impact of his actions on those around him and the consequences of his behavior.
In Stave 3 of "A Christmas Carol," Scrooge learns the value of empathy and compassion towards others. He witnesses the difficult circumstances of Bob Cratchit's family and becomes aware of the impact of his actions on those around him. This experience prompts Scrooge to reflect on his own behavior and leads him to feel genuine regret for his past actions.
He sent the Cratchits--anonymously--the biggest turkey in the poultry market.
This seems to refer to a play of which there are thousands of versions. However, in stave three of the book the Cratchit family are visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present and Scrooge. They see the family as poor as they are celebrate Christmas. Scrooge witnesses the illness of Tiny To. And is shocked to discover this will be his last Christmas. Despite begging the ghost to say this isn't so the ghost rebukes him saying, better he die and decrease the surplus population. Following this Bob offers a toast to the founder of the feast, Mr Scrooge, the family are appealed especially Mrs Cratchit who is sure he'll have as wonderful time. Bob asks for pleasantness as its Christmas day. The family drink Scrooges health. This episode shows Scrooge the families dislike of him,the loyalty of Bob but also some of the meaning of Christmas
In Stave 5 of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, Scrooge undergoes a profound transformation from a miserly and selfish individual to a generous and compassionate one. This change is evident in his interactions with others, particularly Bob Cratchit and his family, as well as his newfound willingness to embrace the spirit of Christmas and spread joy and kindness. Scrooge's change is symbolized by his newfound generosity, as he provides financial support to the Cratchit family and becomes a benefactor to those in need.
In Stave Two of "A Christmas Carol," Scrooge sees the missed opportunity to form close relationships with others during his youth. He regrets not prioritizing personal connections and love over his pursuit of wealth and success. This leads him to feel a deep sense of remorse for his previous choices and behavior.
Ghost of christmas yet to come, scrooge, undertaker, mrs dilber, laundress, old joe beetling shop owner, the cratchit family except tiny tim who was foreseen as dead, the business men at the corn exchange discussing scrooges death, caroline and her husband who had debts with scrooge,
In Stave Four, Scrooge observes the reactions of others upon hearing of his death, noting with regret that his sole business associate, Jacob Marley, has no mourners. He witnesses the Happy family of Bob Cratchit, feeling empathy and remorse for his previous treatment of the Cratchit family. Scrooge also notes how his own actions have alienated his nephew Fred, leaving him feeling isolated and alone in death.
The Ghost of Christmas Present
A Turkey in Stave 5