What are five instances in stave 1 that demonstrates Scrooge’s characterization in A Christmas Carol

Stave 1 is the exposition of the play. We see Scrooge defined by his greed and discontent. The act establishes Scrooge's personality for the reader. The end of the stave, visit from Marley's ghost, sets the beginning of Scrooge's conversion.

-Scrooge doesn't want to give a holiday to Cratchit

-Scrooge won't give to charity.

-Scrooge won't spend money, even on himself.

-Scrooge rejects his Nephew Fred's offer

- Ghost of Marley visits (beginnings of change)