How Is Scrooge Presented In A Christmas Carol

(1) In Charles Dickens’, A Christmas Carol, the characters help develop the theme, kindness and thankfulness are the keys to happiness. Contrasting Scrooge to other characters in the novella proves this theme. (2) A kind and thankful character is one who values family over wealth and is grateful to others. Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and Scrooge’s dynamic character best prove this theme. (3a) In the beginning of the novella, Scrooge is portrayed as a cold-hearted misanthropist who detests anything joyful; including Christmas. In Stave 1, Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, comes over to Scrooge’s counting house to invite Scrooge to a Christmas dinner. Despite Fred’s generous and cheerful voice, Scrooge assails his nephew. Scrooge says Fred is too

What reason have you to be morose? You're rich enough’”(pg___, Charles Dickens) Later in the Stave, Fred said to Scrooge, “‘Though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good’” (pg___, Charles Dickens) (4a) Scrooges’ callous attitude is a reflection of his unhappy and lonely character. His sadness and loneliness is depicted through his diction, such as “humbug”, and his harshness towards his nephew, Fred. Despite being in a lower class, Fred values kindness and generosity over money, including to his coldhearted uncle Scrooge and this makes him a happy and joyful individual. His kindness is shown when he leaves the building without an angry word notwithstanding Scrooge’s callous attitude. This scene exemplifies kindness and thankfulness are the keys to

”(pg¬¬¬¬___, Charles Dickens) (4b) The Cratchit’s thankfulness and kindness to everyone, even to those who are as avaricious as Scrooge, makes them a happy and compassionate family. During Christmas dinner, Bob Cratchit thanks Scrooge for being the “Founder of the feast” in spite of his treatment at work; this shows the extent of kindness the Cratchit’s, particularly Bob, display. In contrast to Scrooge, the Cratchits emphasize that wealth is not the key to happiness, and with kindness and thankfulness one can have a joyful life.(3c) Contrast is shown once again after Scrooge’s transformation. After his transformation Scrooge becomes compassionate and starts to have a more meaningful life. His compassion is displayed when he says, “I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a