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Quotes From A Christmas Carol

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Change is defined as to make something different; alter or modify. In the story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, the main character Scrooge is changed by many events in his life. The events that changed Scrooge from a disrespectful man to a jubilant person include, his break up with his fiancé, Tiny Tim’s death, and the passing of Fan.

First, in the play A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, an event that changed Scrooge from a disrespectful man to a jubilant person is his break up with his fiancé. A quote from the text that supports this claim is, “Don’t say that spirit, remove me from this place; remove me, I cannot bear it.” (Act 1 Scene 5) The quote helps support the claim because it emphasizes how Scrooge …show more content…

A quote from the text that supports this claim is, “Spirit! Hear me! I am not the man I was. I will not be the man I would’ve been but for this intercourse. Why show me this if I am past all hope?” (Act 2 Scene 4) This quote supports the claim because it helps us understand how bad Scrooge feels to have been the reason for Tiny Tim’s death in the future. It also emphasizes the idea that Scrooge has become a better person. Another quote from the text that supports this claim is, “Give me a sign that all of this is possible. Give me a sign that all hope for me is not lost. Oh, spirit, kind spirit, I beseech thee; Give me a sign.” (Act 2 Scene 4) The quote also supports the claim because it shows how badly Scrooge wants to change to prevent the death of Tiny Tim. The quote also shows how much different Scrooge is now than from the beginning of the story. In conclusion, the event of Tiny Tim’s death helped Scrooge change from a disrespectful man to a jubilant …show more content…

A quote from the text that helps support this claim is, “Oh my dear, dear little sister, Fan. How I loved her.” (Act 1 Scene 5) This quote supports the claim because it shows how sorrowful Scrooge is to have lost his sister. Also, this quote helps build Scrooge’s willingness to become a benevolent person. Another quote from the text that supports this claim is, “Fine then, we move on, Mr. Scrooge.” (Act 1 Scene 5) The quote also supports the claim because it shows that someone is empathetic towards Scrooge which means Scrooge must look really upset. If Scrooge is upset he must really want to change. In conclusion, The event of Fan’s death helped Scrooge change from a disrespectful man to a jubilant

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