Characters
Old, greedy, selfish, mean, uncaring
Scrooge
"If they would rather die, they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. Besides—excuse me—I don’t know that."
Scrooge
What was Scrooge and Marley's relationship?
- business partners and friends
covetous
greedy and jealous
Chains, business, friend, ghost
Jacob Marley
"Our contract is an old one. It was made when we were both poor and content to be so. You are changed. When it was made, you were another man."
Scrooge's ex-girlfriend
Why did Fred (nephew) come to see Scrooge?
- To invite him to Christmas dinner
morose
gloomy: ill-tempered
Candle, leader, flies, teaches lessons
Ghost of Christmas Past
"Pardon, sir, but I believe that you’ve forgotten to say your goodbye to my brother, Ebenezer, who stands still now awaiting it . . . pardon, sir."
Fan - Scrooge's little sister
How does Scrooge respond to the Thin Man and Portly Man's request for money?
- Asks if the Union workhouses and prisons are in operation
- Asks if the Poor Law is still in effect
- Tells them they have accommodations so he won't help
resolute
determined
Kind, giving, quiet, works for Scrooge
Bob Cratchit
"There are many things from which I have derived good, by which I have not profited, I daresay."
Fred - Scrooge's nephew
What do you think Marley's chains represent? Why does he wear it?
- Burden of business/money / to show Scrooge what it looks like when you only care about material things
malcontent
person who is always unhappy
Young, female, passed away, brave
Fan
"Oh, mind him not, sir. He’s getting on in years, and he’s alone. He’s noticed your visit. I’ll wager your visit has warmed him."
Bob Cratchit
Early in Scene 5, Scrooge tells the Ghost of Christmas Past about a boy he should have helped. How might this statement foreshadow future development?
- Scrooge might realize he needs to be more giving
- He may go back and help the boy
miser
greedy person who keeps and refuses to spend money, even at the expense of their own comfort