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Childhood
Scrooge grew up being happy as a loner because Scrooge was used to being left at boarding school and he didn't have a good parent connection.
"The Spirit touched him on the arm, and pointed to his younger self, intent upon his reading...when yonder solitary child was left here all alone" - Dickens 32
Direct Characterization -
Fezziwig's Party (Flashback)
Scrooge had a flashback of Fezziwig's Party and it reminded Scrooge of how the Spirit of Christmas and how everybody was enjoying each other. Reminded him of how he acted as a boss.
"The Spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of Fezziwig." - Dickens 36
Indirect Characterization/Actions -
Scrooge's Relationship (Flashback)
Scrooge let his greed take over their connection and love, Scrooge's heart was towards gaining in life instead of giving and that he is leaving behind his prize memories.
"Our contract is an old one. It was made when we were both poor and content...She left him: and they parted" - Dickens 38
Indirect Characterization/Effects -
Spirit leads Scrooge Up To His Death
Scrooge was confused and unsure why the Spirit was showing him these conversations when the whole time the meaning of those conversations was that Scrooge was dead.
"Scrooge was at first inclined to be surprised that the Spirit should attach importance to conversations apparently so trivial..." - Dickens 63
Indirect Characertization/Thoughts -
Ghost of Christmas Present
Scrooge attends Fred's party and shows Scrooge's nephew making fun of him and Scrooge regrets not going to the party.They were guessing names about Scrooge that weren't positive and they were negative.
"It was a game called Yes and No...and was not a horse, or an a--, or a cow" - Dickens 58\
Indirect Characterization/Effects -
"Bah Humbug"
Scrooge hated Christmas and was selfish and greedy, Scrooge didn't like to interact with others and no one treated him like a friend.
"Bah Humbug" - Dickens 14
Indirect Characterization Speech -
Scrooge's Emotions
Scrooge gets personal when the Spirit shows him Tiny Tim is sick and is going to die. Scrooge gets emotional and his heart starts shifting and grief shadows over him.
"No, no,...the child will die...Scrooge hung his head to hear his own words quoted by the Spirit and was overcome with penitence and grief." - Dickens 52
Indirect Characterization/Actions -
Scrooge Changes
Scrooge brightens and softens up by what his actions are, Scrooge, ends up going to church and buying a turkey for his nephew. Scrooge is expressing his feelings and his passion for Christmas by going to church and visiting his nephew's party. Scrooge is willing to help and care for others.
"He went to church, and walked about the streets, and watched the people hurrying to and fro...In the afternoon he turned his steps towards his nephew's house." - Dickens 78
Indirect Characterization/Looks -
Scrooge Shows His Care
Scrooge shows his care for Bob Cratchit by giving Bob a pay raise and gets him a furnace stove for coal. Scrooge changes the way he feels about others and is grateful for a second chance at his life.
"and therefore I am about to raise your salary!...He became a friend, as good a master, and as good a man...A Merry Christmas, Bob!" - Dickens 80
Indirect Characterization/Effects -
Scrooge's Death
The Spirit leads Scrooge to a churchyard and there Scrooge saw his own grave. Scrooge was reasoned with it and is questionable about his grave and what's the backstory (meaning).
"A chruchyard
