Characters

• Who is the main character in A Christmas Carol?

  Ebenezer Scrooge
• What is the initial character trait of Ebenezer Scrooge?

  He is miserly and excessively mean.
• Who is Scrooge's humble clerk?

  Bob Cratchit
• Who is Scrooge's cheerful nephew?

  Fred
• What does Jacob Marley warn Scrooge about?

  He will be visited by three spirits.
• What are the names of the three spirits that visit Scrooge?

  The Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
• How do the spirits influence Scrooge?

  They show him scenes that change his character.
• Who particularly moves Scrooge during his transformation?

  Bob Cratchit's family and Tiny Tim.
• What role does Tiny Tim play in Scrooge's transformation?

  He becomes like a second father to him.
• Who are the secondary characters in A Christmas Carol?

  • The Ghost of Christmas Past
  • The Ghost of Christmas Present
  • The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
  • Tiny Tim
• Who are the minor characters in A Christmas Carol?

  • Jacob Marley
  • Belle
  • The charity collectors
  • Fezziwig
  • Fan
• Who is Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol?

  Scrooge's clerk
• How does Bob Cratchit work under Scrooge?

  In unpleasant conditions without complaint
• What does Bob Cratchit do on Christmas Day when visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present?

  He carries his sick son Tiny Tim
• What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come reveal about Tiny Tim?

  That he has died in the future
• How does Bob Cratchit react to Tiny Tim's death?

  He shows deep grief and sensitivity
• What does Bob Cratchit do at the end of the story?

  He welcomes Scrooge's generosity
• What are the key characteristics of Bob Cratchit?

  • Humble
  • Hardworking
  • Family man
  • Obedient
  • Generous
  • Sensitive
  • Fearful
• How does Bob Cratchit demonstrate obedience to Scrooge?

  He takes orders without complaining
• What does Bob Cratchit do to warm himself at work?

  He tries to warm himself at the candle
• What does Bob Cratchit's toast to Scrooge on Christmas Day reveal about him?

  His generosity despite Scrooge's miserly ways
• What does Bob Cratchit cry when Tiny Tim dies?

  "My little, little child!"
• How does Dickens portray the Cratchit family's poverty?

  Through their meager display of glass
• What does the phrase "as well as golden goblets would have done" imply about the Cratchits?

  They value what little they have
• How does Bob Cratchit feel about being with his family during Christmas?

  He is happy and beaming
• What social and historical context is presented about Victorian clerks in A Christmas Carol?

  • Working life was repetitive and dull
  • Clerks spent days calculating for others
  • Often depicted as downtrodden characters
  • Typically wore black clothing
• What does Bob Cratchit serve during the Christmas celebration?

  Hot stuff from a jug
• What does the description of the Cratchit family's Christmas celebration reveal about their values?

  They find joy in togetherness despite poverty
• What does Bob propose during the Christmas celebration?

  "A Merry Christmas to us all, my dears."
• How does Dickens contrast Bob Cratchit with Scrooge?

  Bob is warm and generous, Scrooge is miserly
• What does the phrase "the chestnuts on the fire sputtered and cracked noisily" suggest about the Cratchit household?

  It creates a warm and festive atmosphere
• Who are the three ghosts that take Scrooge through Christmases?

  The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future
• What influences Scrooge in his journey of transformation?

  • The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future
  • Bob Cratchit
  • Tiny Tim
  • Scrooge’s nephew Fred
• What is Fred's character like in A Christmas Carol?

  Cheerful, generous, and kind-hearted
• How does Fred show his positive nature?

  By focusing on the positive aspects of Christmas
• What does Fred's persistence reveal about his character?

  His care for Scrooge and his optimism
• What does Fred say to express his cheerfulness despite Scrooge's attitude?

  "I'll keep my Christmas humour to the last."
• How does Fred react when Scrooge finally arrives for Christmas dinner?

  He welcomes him enthusiastically
• What does Fred's dialogue reveal about his character?

  He is insistent on maintaining cheerfulness
• What social and historical context influenced Christmas traditions during the Victorian era?

  • Christmas was not widely celebrated before the 19th century
  • Sending Christmas cards began in Victorian times
  • Giving luxurious gifts became popular
  • Focus on family time emerged in the 1800s
  • "A Christmas Carol" helped popularize these traditions