How Does Scrooge Change In A Christmas Carol

The journey to his childhood results in visible signs of emotion in Scrooge, which we do not associate with him to start with, as this one of the first ways that Dickens presents the change in Scrooge. ‘“Your lip is trembling”’. ‘“And what is that upon

The vivid images of the plight of the poor that are presented to Scrooge ultimately act as a catalyst for him to change his miserly ways in order to help the destitute and the needy in society. St the beginning of the novella Scrooge states “if they would rather die…they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population”. In contrast, at the end of the novella Scrooge is depicted as a benevolent man who is “so fluttered and glowing with his good intentions”, who wished to help the lest fortunate. The personified children “Ignorance” and “Want” act as a catalyst for Scrooge to change his derisory and self-interested nature as he shows interest in the plight of the poor as he is shocked by these two “ragged, scowling” demons by saying ‘ “are there no refugee or resource?” The Ghost states that “there is no degradation, no perversion of humanity” for these “wretched, abject, frightful,” children, which makes Scrooge realise that he needs to change in order to assist them as he “hung his head, overwhelmed with penitence and grief”. This, it is illustrated in the novella that Scrooge transforms his previous, pessimistic self, into an individual who is no just self-interested, but who becomes responsible and generous to the poor by the end of the novel.

Another example is on page 160 is when Scrooge says that he will live in the Past, the Present and the future and that all three spirits shall live within him Scrooge is recognizing his mistakes in the past and is say that he will learn from them.Also Scrooge says “Heaven, and the Christmas Time be praised for this! I say it on my knees, old Jacob; on my knees!” (Dickens 160) Which could be taken as that Scrooge now believes in God or that his faith has been renewed. Also in the book Scrooge is said to became a good friend, master and a good mas as the old city knew, and while some laughed at him he payed no heed for he thought that as they were laughing it all was fine. This show that Scrooge has changed and become a better person.

Scrooge began his transformation into a good man when the Ghost of Christmas present shows him the Cratchit household. Scrooge throughout this scene is presented with the consequences of his actions and how they affect those who are less fortunate than he. “Think of that. Bob had but fifteen bob a-week himself; he pocketed on Saturdays but fifteen copies of his Christian name; and yet the Ghost of

Foremost, Scrooge regrets not appreciating his clerk’s work. For instance, when Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past visit Scrooge’s old boss, Scrooge whispers, “No. I should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now” (40). Scrooge mistreats his clerk due to his off day on Christmas. He does not enjoy other people mooching off of his money. However, the events of his past life change Scrooge to the point of thinking about others. He imagines his clerk who can barely support his family and works cold as ice in his working quarters. Furthermore, when Scrooge meets his former self when he visits his past, he mutters, “I should like to have given something” (33). Scrooge strangles a kid who comes caroling to his door the night before. He hates Christmas with all his heart. However, after seeing his lonely self he imagines what that caroler felt. He regrets not granting that kid a gift of some sort. Hence, Scrooge regrets his hasty

By this part in the novel, dickens introduced the next Ghost, the Ghost of Christmas Present. The ghost of Christmas present takes Scrooge to his clerk`s house. Here he witness the unfortunate conditions of their Christmas, however, it doesn’t appear to be so unfortunate at all; although Scrooge notices how Tiny Tim is crippled and at deaths door. He is moved by this sight, and that of his clerk’s family. He had never imagined their lives to be like this before; however it’s astonishing to him, that although extremely poor, they are full of joy and happiness. He notices the simple pleasures of family life as well. Furthermore something strange begins to happen, he sympathises with Tiny Time, who Scrooge understands will die without financial help. Dickens has showed us how scrooge is changing and learning to sympathise, a “skill” he previously didn’t have. "Spirit," said Scrooge, with an interest he had never felt before, "tell me if Tiny Tim will live." ' Dickens once more showing us scrooges new found affections. Additionally when the Spirit predicts “an empty chair if things do not change”, Scrooge is quite

Using the first spirit, Scrooge was forced to face the fact that people viewed him as greedy and selfish, and began to open him up to the fact that he needs to change. The second spirit, The Ghost of Christmas Present, arrived and took Scrooge to the home of a worker of his, Bob Cratchit. It showed the family content, despite barely getting by. When Scrooge saw Bob’s sick son, he began to show worry that he would not survive. When the spirit told him that the son would not make it to next Christmas, this made Scrooge want to help him. This kind of emotion was unlike him, showing that he was changing (CC40). The spirit then took him to several other Christmas gatherings, where he enjoyed himself and played many games, even though he was merely in a dream. This spirit was used to open up Scrooge and showed his inner want to be around people. These thoughts for Scrooge were different than his from the beginning of the novel, showing that the spirits were being used to teach valuable lessons to Scrooge. The final spirit arrived, but would not answer when asked if he was the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Scrooge plead with the ghost to share his lesson with him, fearful of becoming like Marley (CC51). The silent spirit took Scrooge to a series of strange places, showing people discussing the death of a dead rich man. He then began to understand the

The ghost of christmas past showed Scrooge multiple scenes showing how he treated people in the past and how he was wrong. One scene is where Past takes him back to his hometown where he sees everyone being happy and jolly and hearing the beautiful sing of christmas carolers. Past shows him that christmas isn't that bad and it never did anything to him. Past takes him back to when scrooge and his sister were back in school and how lonely they were but they still had each other. Scrooge rememberers how

Title: Change in A Christmas carol Change can either be good or bad depending on what the change is. In Scrooge And Marley: A Christmas carol, Scrooge is sent three ghosts from Jacob Marley that helps him change. After being reformed by the spirits of Christmas Scrooge becomes friendly, nice, generous, considerate, and an all around great person. First, The Ghost of Christmas Present retaught Scrooge the generosity and respect he had to know long ago. The spirit had shown Scrooge when his old boss Fizziwig through an enormous party.

The Spirit shows Scrooge Bob Cratchit and his family, which includes Tiny Tim. Page 55 of paragraph 271 states,”Spirit, tell me if Tiny Tim will live...No kind Spirit! Say he will be spared!” Scrooge feels sympathy for the young boy, and he wants to prevent his possible, and likely death. The only way he can create a positive impact and keep Tim alive, is if he becomes more generous in the future. This change occurs in paragraph 78 of page 290,”I’ll raise your salary and endeavor to assist your struggling family and we will discuss your affairs this very afternoon over a bowl of smoking bishop.” This isn’t the only generous action that Scrooge makes towards the Cratchit family. He also had a huge goose delivered to their house anonymously, and gave money to those involved in the process. Before the ghost encounters, Scrooge was reluctant to give any money away to anyone that wasn’t working for him. His sudden wish to give his own shillings and time to the poor shows the significant transformation that has been made since Present visited

“The voice was soft and gentle”(Dickens Stave 2 pg 41). This Spirit’s job is to take Scrooge to view some of his previous Christmases. The scenes the spirit chooses to show him affect him greatly. Each scene reminds Scrooge of several things. First, it shows him that he had a

The present spirit shows how much Scrooge missed out on Christmas. “.” This quote tells Scrooge how he worked too much and didn’t chill and enjoy the Christmas season. The spirit also shows him as a little boy being picked up by his sister from boarding school instead of his father. Another way of showing him he was uncared for. The spirit of Christmas present also showed him examples

As a result of Scrooge’ encounter with the Ghost of Christmas Past Scrooge finally trusted others, but he still did not fully realize that others had negative views had of him. However, during the stave, he sees what others like Mrs. Cratchit and Fred think of him. When Scrooge saw how poorly they viewed him, he learned that acting the way he does causes people not to like him, and he starts to want to change. This is shown after Scrooge’s encounter with the ghost on page 85 when Scrooge states, “Forgive me if I am not justified to ask…,” displaying that Scrooge sees how poorly others think of him and wants to improve his

‘God bless us, every one!’ said Tiny Tim, the last of all.” this evidence shows a very good example of Scrooge seeing first hand a great example of happiness. The Cratchits have a poor lifestyle and a crippled young boy but they still make time to be grateful for everything that they have. The spirit uses this scene and shows a good example to Scrooge. Scrooge can remember this forever to know how he should act.

Scrooge is a man that doesn’t care about anyone but himself. It took some time but with the spirits guiding him to change his attitude, Scrooge softens up and is overcomed by the Christmas Spirit. On Christmas day, many people are surprised at the appearance of Scrooge because he has changed from a man with no heart to a man who spreads Christmas with everyone. All of the spirits are a huge part of Scrooge’s change, but I believe the third spirit, Spirit of Christmas Yet To Be, had the most influential effect on Scrooge. Christmas Spirit Yet To Be brings Scrooge to the future and shows him that if he does not change his ways, no one will care and miss him when he dies.