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Boyhood
Scrooge had a delighted childhood. "Father is so much kinder than he used to be, that homes like heaven!" (Dickens 33). Indirect/Actions -
Christmas Caroling
Scrooge regretted not being generous to the Christmas Carolers."There was a boy singing a Christmas Carol at my door last night. I should like to have given him something:that's all" (Dickens 32). ID/Thought -
Miss Fezziwig's Party
Fezziwig's party showed the Christmas Spirit. He realized he had a good boss when he was younger."His heart and soul were in the scene, and with his former self" (Dickens 36). Indirect Effect -
Breakup
Scrooge choose money instead of love."I do; and I release you.With a full heart, for the love of him you once were...May you be happy with the life you have chosen" (Dickens 38). Indirect Effect -
Tiny Tim
Scrooge sees Tiny Tim and gets personal with him. "Scrooge hung his head to hear his own words quoted by the Spirit,and was overcome with penitence and grief" (Dickens 52). Indirect/Looks -
Ghost of Christmas Present
Scrooge starts to care for others and regrets what he said about the poor."'Have they no refuge or resource?' cried Scrooge. 'Are there no prisons?' said the Spirit, turning on him for the last time with his own words. 'Are there no workhouses?'" (Dickens 60). Indirect Speech -
Christmas Eve
Scrooge's reply about the poor shows he is a very rude person."I wish to be left alone," said Scrooge. "Since you ask me what I wish, gentlemen, that is my anwer" (Dickens 16). Indirect Speech -
Nephew
Scrooge went to his nephews party! "The people were by this time pouring forth, as he had seen them with the Ghost of Christmas Present; and walking with his hands behind him, Scrooge regarded every one with a delighted smile" (Dickens 78). Indirect Actions -
Money
Scrooge gave money to the poor and they were so grateful. "'My dear sir,' said the other, shaking hands with him. 'I don't know what to say to much munifi'" (Dickens 78). Indirect/Effect -
Tombstone
Tiny Tim dies and decides he would change but than saw him in the graveyard. "In his agony, he caught the spectral hand.It sought to free itself, but he was strong in his entreaty, and detained it. The spirit, stronger yet, repulsed him" (Dickens 73). Direct
