“Money can’t buy happiness,”Anonymous. This quote is very symbolic because even though money can buy many things it's not always needed to be happy. This quote relates a lot to the story “A Christmas Carol'' written by Charles Dickens, because Ebenezer Scrooge the protagonist is a grumpy old miser who cares too much about money. He learns to care more about his relationships with others throughout the book and changes for the better. Because Scrooge had a visit from three ghosts, he changed personally and this change impacted others.
A casual day on Christmas Eve 1843. This day altered Ebenezer Scrooge's entire existence. Scrooge was a miser who hated the word Christmas as well as a very grumpy being most of the time. When he was younger he
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One manner that Scrooge changes within himself, is he becomes more appreciative of people around him. In the book, on paragraph 84, it explains, “I am listening. Spirit, it must be time for us to take our leave. I feel in my heart that is… that I must think on that which I have seen here…” This section of the story exposes that Scrooge realizes his co-workers situation and takes into account how grateful he is for him even with what is happening with Tiny Tim he still works hard. Additionally, Scrooge has seen the family toasting to him founder of the feast from The Ghost of Christmas Past and caused him to really think about how he has treated Bob. In addition, the strange experience of seeing ghosts caused him to be more granting, as well as giving. Furthermore, in the text it states “Good. There you go then.. This is for the turkey… and this is for the taxi. And this is for your world-record Adam…” This explains how Scrooge becomes more giving because in the first part of the book he wanted nothing to do with charity or even people for that matter. Also, he paid back Adam for all of the things he has done and even the world-record which was just out of the kindness of his soul.Scrooge’s peculiar encounter with the three ghosts caused him to be more thankful and rewarding for his own …show more content…
For instance, Scrooge started to have more Merry to people around him. Moreover, in the passage it implies “A merry christmas Bob… [He claps Bob’s back.] I’ll raise your salary and endeavor to assist your struggling family and we will discuss your affairs this afternoon over a bow of smoking bishop. We need warmth and cheer, Bob Cratichit!” This excerpt discloses the fact that Scrooge used to say “bah humbug!” But now he welcomes Bob Cratchit and wants warmth and cheer for Mr Cratchit and his family. So, Scrooge was eventually able to see the good in the Christmas spirit even if he took a long time to find it. Another way Scrooge modified those around him is he became more humanitarian. In particular, the text states “Oh, didn’t I tell you? Yes, I've written the precise address down here on this… [Hand paper to him] Bob Cratchit's house. Now he’s not to know who sends him this. Do you understand me? Not a word [Handing out money and chucking].” This conversation between Scrooge and the Man is a very benevolent act and seemed that Scrooge was feeling generous to the fact he should give Bob some money. This caused a change in the way Scrooge has been viewed and shows he has become more generous to humankind around him. Scrooge's event of him encountering the ghosts causes him to show more gratitude to alter him personally as well as causing him to be more
Scrooge says this because he feels bad for the way he treated him poorly when he asked for donations the first time, so he gives the portly man a large donation and back payments for an apology. Ebenezer Scrooge appears to be more generous and is willing to buy gifts and donate money. He has changed to be more nice and
[Hands paper to him] Bob Cratchit’s house. Now he’s not know who sends him this. Do you understand me? Not a word” (Horovitz 288). This quote shows Scrooge being jubilant because doing good in an anonymous way.
Before the visits, Scrooge never offered to help anyone, nor wished a merry Christmas. The older Scrooge was stingy towards his money and always thought what was best for himself. Towards the end of the play, Scrooge transforms into a different person, becoming generous instead of
Scrooge can see multiple poor people stealing from the dead rich person so they could live happily with money. All the ghosts had shown Scrooge of his distraught past, the present, and his leading future that could affect him if he could
After his influential talk with the ghosts, Scrooge shared his newfound generosity with the Gentleman Visitor who he previously refused to give money to. Here is when this happened. Gentleman Visitor (sadly): “Hello sir.” Scrooge: “My dear sir, how do you do? I hope you succeeded yesterday.
“A Christmas Carol Open Response Question” In the story “ A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, the behavior of Scrooge changes from the beginning of the story to the end. In the beginning, Scrooge was a very selfish person who didn’t care about anyone but himself. When Marley’s Ghost came, he learned that there will be three other ghosts that are going to visit him, and that he needs to change his behavior fast. Also, after the Ghost of Christmas Past arrives, he takes Scrooge to a warehouse where Scrooge was an apprentice and was reminded of how great he was treated then they went to Belle’s house where he learned that he cared about his money more than his girlfriend.
Scrooge is told by the spirit of his dead business partner, Jacob Marley, that his time is running out and he needs to change. Ebenezer Scrooge
This is demonstrated by his promise to Bob Cratchit that he is ‘about to raise (his) salary.’ Scrooge has come to understand his responsibility in society to help provide for the poor- the Cratchit Family. Scrooge has abandoned his miserly and greedy ways as his actively shares his wealth. This is also shown when he makes his generous donation to charity, adding that ‘A great many back payments are included in it.’ Scrooge’s donation shows a direct transformation from the beginning of the novella; when before he was dismissive.
This comes to show that Scrooge was very lonely and grumpy. Scrooge wasn't morally doing the right thing. He could have chosen to be merry and give merry back but he
To start off, the Spirit of Christmas Present taught Scrooge how to treat others with kindness. Scrooge was a cold-hearted man that only focused on the success of his business and income. Except,
Everyone was surprised when Scrooge began behaving extraordinarily kindly and joyfully towards everyone. Scrooge is shown in the story's opening as selfish when he refuses an invitation to a family Christmas party. “ I’d rather see myself dead than see myself with your family!” (Horovitz and Dickens 270) This evidence shows that
When Scrooge was with christmas presents he was scared by what had happened with the ghost and things so he said that he would change and be nice. So he gave the homeless people on the street’s money and he bought a big turkey for his family to share. He had never done that before and it made him feel good. Also, when he was with the ghost of christmas future the ghost showed Scrooge his own grave stone and when he saw his gravestone, he was scared by it.
On page 121 it said, “...he continued, leaping from his stool, and giving Bob such a dig in the waistcoat that he staggered back into the tank again- ‘and therefore, I am about to raise your salary!’” This shows that Scrooge has changed because he is being nice and raising Bob’s
He realizes that just because they don’t have a job or make a lot of money, they still contribute to the world in their own way. Scrooge is learning how to move past materialistic things and see people for who they really are. The teachings of the Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the true meaning of the spirit of
Ever since the ghost 's from Christmas past, present, and Christmas yet to come, Scrooge was been offering his wealth off to other people who need