A Christmas Carol

Scrooge replaced Marley's name with his own on the business sign after Marley's passing.

The ghost of Jacob Marley, Scrooge's former business partner, was responsible for the sound of dragging chains that Scrooge heard. Marley's spirit visited Scrooge to warn him about the consequences of his greedy and selfish ways.

Scrooge is never explicitly dumped in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Scrooge experiences the consequences of his actions throughout the story, particularly through the visits of the three spirits on Christmas Eve.

Marley's ghost has been wandering the afterlife burdened by chains, as punishment for his selfish and greedy behavior during his lifetime. He tells Scrooge that he has been trying to help others avoid a similar fate and hopes to save Scrooge from sharing his miserable afterlife.

Charles Dickens likely chose the name Ebenezer Scrooge to reflect the character's miserly and selfish personality. The name "Ebenezer" has biblical origins, meaning "stone of help," suggesting there may be hope for Scrooge to change. The surname "Scrooge" has come to be synonymous with greed and stinginess due to the character's portrayal in "A Christmas Carol."

The pun in the Christmas carol "Oh Christmas Tree" is the play on words with "tree" sounding like "three," which leads to the line "Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches!" It's a simple and fun wordplay that adds a light-hearted touch to the song.

The novella "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is set in London, England during the 19th century. Specifically, the story takes place on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The first ghost to appear before Ebenezer Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol is the Ghost of Jacob Marley, Scrooge's former business partner. He warns Scrooge about the consequences of his selfish and greedy ways.

When he is wished a merry christmas by Fred his nephew his response is "Bah, Humbug". Later in the discussion with Bob Cratchit standing nearby Fred tries his best to point out the wonders of Chritmas to which Bob claps his hands in approval, Scrooge turns aon Bob and says "Let me hear another sound from you,'' said Scrooge, and you'll keep your Christmas by losing your situation."

Fan (later called Fran) explained that their father had grown kinder toward Scrooge and would allow him to leave his school and never to return

Victorian clothing, a scarf wrapped around his head from beneath the chin and tied in a knot at the top if the head (to hold the mouth closed) and a chain containing the things in life he worshipped , of cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, and heavy purses wrought in steel.

The "other ending" based on what Scrooge was shown by the final spirit was his own death and the lack of care by others that he had died. In deed many people would be seen to be happy that the miser had gone

Jacob Marley was Ebenezer Scrooge's former business partner who appears as a ghost to warn Scrooge about the consequences of his selfish and greedy behavior. He is depicted as regretful and burdened by chains due to his own past mistakes and lack of compassion for others. Overall, Marley is portrayed as a tragic figure who serves as a catalyst for Scrooge's transformation.

Scrooge checked the lumber room twice because he wanted to make sure that the ghost he had encountered wasn't hiding in there. He was still in disbelief about what he had experienced and wanted to confirm that he was truly alone in the room.

It brings to the reader the sense that even after death the spirit of the person can still suffer for their actions when they were alive. However, these sufferings will go on for endless time.

The name "Scrooge" is a variation of an obscure English verb: "to scrouge" or "to scruze."

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Dickens chose the name "Scrooge" with just this meaning in mind as he describes the character in A Christmas Carol:

The character who displays peace in "A Christmas Carol" is Tiny Tim, who remains optimistic and kind despite his family's financial struggles. His gentle nature and willingness to forgive those who wronged him exemplify the peace and goodwill that the story promotes.

The second spirit was pleased because Scrooge showed genuine interest in joining his nephew's feast, demonstrating a willingness to change and engage with the joy of the holiday season. It signaled a break from his previous grumpy and isolated behavior, showcasing a desire to connect with loved ones and embrace the spirit of Christmas.

The spirit of Christmas Yet to Come had the greatest effect on Scrooge because it showed him the potential outcome of his current actions - a lonely death and being forgotten by all. This stark vision of his future served as a powerful wakeup call for Scrooge, motivating him to change his ways and embrace the spirit of Christmas.

The Cratchits gathered around the fireplace, played games, and told stories to entertain themselves in "A Christmas Carol." They found joy in spending time together as a family despite their humble circumstances.

Nobody. Mrs Dilber was employed by Scrooge.

Scrooge's heart was hard. He focused only on making money, and he had worked toward that goal almost his entire life. He looked down on poor people and thought they were useless. Much of this attitude was a result of his own past.

Bob Cratchit - is Scrooge's overworked employee, a timid loving man afraid to stand up to his boss's demanding ways.

Mrs Cratchit - Biobs wife who hates Scrooge for his treatment of her husband

Fan - Scrooges sister

Fred - Scrooge's nephew, Scrooges sister Fan son

2 portly gentlemen - Purley seeking a charitable donation from the miserly Scrooge

Carol Singer - Chased away by Scrooge when he sings through the office door

Fezziwig - The young Scrooge's jolly, selfless boss.

Belle - Scrooge's one time fiancee

Jacob Marley Scrooge's old partner

Tiny Tim - Bobs son

Peter Cratchit - Bobs son

Mata and Belinda Cratchit - Bobs named daughters ( there were more children but these are not named)

Ghost of Christmas Past- The first ghost to visit Scrooge, the small, elderly figure represents memory.

Ghost of Christmas Present A giant clad in robes, this ghost has 1800 brothers and a life span of one day. He represents celebration and charity.

Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come - This solemn, silent phantom represents death, but also the presents the possibility that the future is not determined, but open to the free will of humans.

2 portly gentlemen - Came to ask for a charitable donation

Mrs Dilbar - Scrooge's long suffering housekeeper

The laundress - Scrooges laundress

Undertaker - The one who buried Marley and was there if Scrooge died

Old Joe - Owned the Beetling shop where Scrooges items were sold

Caroline and here husband - Had borrowed money from Scrooge

Men at the Corn Exchange - talked about the old scratch - did business with Scrooge

The two Children revealed by the Ghost of Christmas Present - Want and Ignorance

Used to make a symbolic point to scrooge

The paragraphs says "Nobody ever stopped him in the street to say, with gladsome looks, ``My dear Scrooge, how are you. When will you come to see me.'' No beggars implored him to bestow a trifle, no children asked him what it was o'clock, no man or woman ever once in all his life inquired the way to such and such a place, of Scrooge". The means that no one would even ask the way to a place, no one spoke to him and everyone that knew him avoided him

Fred is the only son of Scrooge's sister Fran, and his only living relative. Fred makes it clear in "A Christmas Carol" that he wants nothing of his uncle, except for his acceptance of an invitation to dinner. Fred knows that Scrooge is his own worst enemy and renews the invitation every year at Christmas. One of Scrooge's greatest acts of contrition and redemption is to finally accept his nephew's invitation, and make peace with Fred's wife.