A Christmas Carol

Childhood

Dec 24, 1783

Scrooge has a good and bad childhood. "Father is so much kinder than he used to be..."(Dickens 33). This is an example of direct characterization.

Regrets

Dec 24, 1788

Scrooge realizes he is not a good boss. "I should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now!" (Dickens 37). This is an example of indirect characterization-thoughts.

Apprentice

Dec 24, 1796

Scrooge had a great middle-age life with a great boss/role-model and job. "...who were pouring out their hearts in praise of Fezziwig"(Dickens 36). This is an example of indirect characterization-action.

Engagement

Dec 24, 1801

Scrooge got engaged to the love of his life, but she left him. "Our contract is an old one...when it was made you were another man" (Dickens 38). This is an example of indirect characterization-effect.

Tiny Tim

1843

Bob Cratchit's son, Tiny Tim is dying. "Scrooge hung his head...overcome with penitence and grief" (Dickens 52). This is an example of indirect characterization-action.

Scrooge

Dec 24, 1843

Scrooge is a mean old man. "I wish to be left alone"(Dickens 16). This is an example of indirect characterization-speech.

Fred's Party

Dec 25, 1843

People talk bad about Scrooge and he doesn't like it. "...he was thinking of an animal" (Dickens 58). This is an example of indirect characterization-effect.

Tombstone

Dec 25, 1843

Scrooge saw his tombstone and realized he had to change. "He advanced toward it trembling" (Dickens 73). This is an example of indirect characterization-looks.

Christmas

Dec 25, 1843

Scrooge goes to church and celebrates Christmas. "...Merry Christmas" (Dickens 77). This is an example of indirect characterization-speech.

The Day After Christmas

Dec 26, 1843

Scrooge does many nice things for Bob Cratchit and others. "and therefore I am about to raise your salary!" (Dickens 80). This is an example of indirect characterization-speech.