How Does Scrooge Change In A Christmas Carol

"A Christmas Carol" written by Charles Dickens is a timeless classic that has been beloved by readers for over a century. The novel tells the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. These spirits take Scrooge on a journey through his past, present, and future, showing him the consequences of his selfish and greedy behaviour.

Through this ghostly transformation, Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and discovers the importance of generosity, kindness, and love. The theme of ghost transformation and consequence is central to the novel, as it explores the idea that our actions have a ripple effect on others and that it is never too late to change our ways.

Although "A Christmas Carol" was

One of the main messages in the novel is that Christmas is a time of purity, joy, and happiness, the book highlights the idea that despite an individual’s circumstances, they can learn to show gratitude and compassion. In the novel the Cratchit family represents the importance of love, family, and kindness, even in the face of poverty and hardship. Their warmth and generosity serve as a reminder to Scrooge and to readers that true wealth lies in relationships and connections, and not in material possessions. Despite their struggles, the

Cratchit family always remain hopeful and resilient. The passage of the Cratchit Family having dinner reveals to the reader to true meaning of Christmas. The book shows the liveliness and good in the Cratchit family. Even though "they were not a handsome family; they were not well dressed; their shoes were far from being water-proof; [and] their clothes were scanty…. they were happy, grateful, pleased with one another”. -pg. This quote forces the reader to reflect on the idea that despite a persons or family’s difficult circumstances they are able to find appreciation in spending valuable time together. This quote makes me reflect on my

Our world is full of challenges, the novel teaches that although “while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly more contagious as laughter and good-humour”- p87. This quote is resonates with me very well, when I am having hard times, I love surrounding myself with the amazing people in my life, with these people, I feel more love and comfort than anytime, I forget all my problems and live in the present, being around positive, bright, people lightens up my world. I remember being on the beach watching the sunset with my family when I was younger, I felt this amazing feeling of peace and safety. Similar to Scrooge, I have had a transformed, I have developed a greater appreciation towards Christmas and experienced a change in my views and perspective on gain.

In conclusion, the novel “A Christmas carol”, is still relevant as it is a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. It teaches us to love and appreciate the joy and memories of

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