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Examples Of Scrooge Change In A Christmas Carol

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At the beginning of A Christmas Carol, Scrooge is bitter, greedy, and selfish. He was rude to just about everyone he met, because he was discouraged over losing some really important people in his life. And since he was upset over that, he definitely didn’t have to try to act the way he was feeling. He had a right to be feeling that way, but he shouldn’t have taken action. But as he met three ghosts, Scrooge changes from these traits through his experiences throughout the story.

When the ghost of Christmas Past visits Scrooge, it shows him his old boss, Mr. Fezziwig. As the text says, “I should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk now.” (pg. 46) That basically means he wishes he were more like his old boss, and not so selfish. Then, when the ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge his ex-fiancee, he remembers why he was bitter, greedy, and selfish in the first place, which definitely was a setback in his character development. …show more content…

When the Cratchits were eating the meal, Scrooge asked if Tiny Tim would live and when the ghost says no, he is discouraged. As the text states, “If he be like to die, he better do it, and decrease the population.” (pg. 71) When Scrooge heard what the ghost said he was The vibe wasn’t was positive after stating his name, so that gives Scrooge reason to change. When Scrooge sees Tiny Tim, he begins to worry. He’s worried the boy will die. When he asks the ghost if the boy will live, and the ghost say not if something is changed, then Scrooge becomes

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