A Christmas Carol

What are five instances in stave 3 that demonstrates Scrooge’s characterization in A Christmas Carol

Stave 3 in A Christmas Carol

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The evolution of Scrooge with the Ghost of Christmas present becomes more pronounced in Stave 3. Scrooge begins to change and is on his way to becoming a dynamic character.


-Scrooge is transported to the poor Cratchit Home. Although they live in poverty, there is love in the family. Scrooge feels this and laments lack of warmth and love in his life.


-At the dinner, Mrs. Cratchit curses Scrooge, but her husband reminds her that it is Christmas. Scrooge feels the pangs of guilt and shame.


-Scrooge is taken to many inhospitable places where Christmas love and cheer are still felt. The Ghost brings Scrooge to a number of other happy Christmas dinners in the city, as well as to celebrations in a miner's house, a lighthouse, and on a ship. Scrooge increasingly becomes aware of how he, with so much money, is alone and miserable.


-Scrooge is taken to his Nephew Fred's house. Scrooge sees the love and mirth he so recently rejected.


-A boy and girl, looking ragged, unhealthy, and impoverished, crawl out from the Sprit’s robes. The Ghost tells Scrooge they are named Ignorance and Want. Scrooge actually feels compassion for the children and is reminded of his prior uncaring attitude.