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How Does Scrooge Change In A Christmas Carol

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The story A Christmas Carol, written by Charles Dickens, is a story about a rich old man who had a deep hatred for Christmas and everything involved in it. Scrooge shows that he redeems himself, and proves that he's changed throughout the story, through his generosity to the poor, his generosity to Cratchet, and through his newfound love for christmas. To begin, Scrooge shows he redeems himself through his thoughtfulness and generosity for the poor. Scrooge wakes up on Christmas Day in a joyous and delighted mood, “And will you have the goodness —-here Scrooge whispered in his ear.(66)” When Ebenezar is approached by the portly men he gives them lots of shillings to help them and the other poor out. In the beginning of the story, Scrooge …show more content…

Scrooge raising his salary helps cratchit a lot because he was very poor and was having a hard time money wise so the raise will help him out a lot. Buying the turkey also allows the Cratchits to have a very merry Christmas and probably have a Christmas like they've never had before. Ebezezar says he will also help his family so they can have an easier life. All of this is a huge reason that I believe Scrooge redeems himself and is a changed person. Finishing off, Scrooge wakes up on Christmas full of life, his heart laughed, and he possessed a newfound love for the holiday; “It's Christmas Day!(64)” Scrooge commits to being generous and compassionate about the Holiday instead of having a deep hatred for it like he used to. He accepts the invitation to attend his nephew's dinner and provides for them. This is the final thing that shows how much Scrooge changes throughout the story. Not only does he no longer hate Christmas, but he embraces and enjoys

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