Characterization
What word does Scrooge use to describe Christmas in Scene 1?
Humbug
Who visits Scrooge first in Scene 2?
Jacob Marley’s ghost
Which spirit is cheerful and wears a green tracksuit?
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Which scene has the most joyful mood?
Scene 6 or Scene 8
“The spirit looms over Scrooge.”
What does looms most nearly mean in this sentence?
Stands over her in a frightening or threatening way
What does Scrooge’s complaint about paying workers on Christmas Eve reveal about her personality?
She believes generosity is foolish / She is cheap, selfish with money
How many spirits are Scrooge warned will visit her?
Three
Which spirit never speaks?
The Ghost of Christmas Future
Scene 5
Have the kids complained about the meager menu for our Christmas dinner this year?”
What does meager mean here?
Answer: Small or limited
Which character repeatedly invites Scrooge to Christmas celebrations and treats her kindly despite her rude behavior?
Fred
What job from her past does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge?
Working at Fezziwig’s record store
What warning does Jacob Marley give Scrooge?
She will suffer/be punished (chains) if she does not change her ways
Which stage direction best supports a scary mood in Scene 5?
Mist pours into the room as a tall figure slowly stalks in -- may take others.
The spirit wears a long black robe with a hood that hides its face.
Quote: “She loathes spending money so much that she won’t even spend it on herself.”
What does loathes mean in this sentence?
Strongly dislikes or hates
By the end of the play, how has Scrooge changed as a person?
She becomes generous, caring, and kind toward others
What sad future event does Scrooge witness at the Cratchits’ house?
Tim has died
How does the Ghost of Christmas Present help Scrooge understand Bob’s life?
By showing her Bob’s family, Tim’s illness, and their struggles.
Why does the cemetery scene feel unsettling for Scrooge?
Scrooge sees she dies alone and forgotten.
I’ve just become more practical.”
What does practical mean as Scrooge uses it?
Focused on money and realistic/reasonable concerns rather than feelings
How does Bob Cratchit show loyalty to Scrooge despite her treatment of him?
He stays polite, wishes her Merry Christmas, and continues to show up to work.
What actions does Scrooge take to prove she has changed? (Must give 2 examples)
She buys gifts, donates money, helps Bob’s family, gives Bob a raise and paid time off.
Why are the spirits important to Scrooge’s character development?
They show her the consequences of her choices across time-- they are what helps her change.
How does the mood change from Scene 5 to Scene 6?
It shifts from dark and frightening to hopeful and joyful
“The spirit looms over Scrooge” and “the meager menu.”
How do these words help create meaning or mood in the scene?
They create a dark, serious mood and show hardship or fear