Scrooge and his nephew are character foils (opposites). Scrooge's nephew is happy and giving while Scrooge is miserable and miserly. Fred is happy, joyful, full of love and charity. He doesn't worry about money and has happily married the woman he...
In Capote's story, A Christmas Memory, friendship is an important theme, particularly, friendship between those who aren't accepted socially. Buddy and his friend are alienated by the other members of their family. Family members "have power over...
A Christmas Story study guide contains a biography of Bob Clark, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.