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Scrooge Visits Himself as a Boy
The Ghost of Christmas Past showed Scrooge himself as a boy at the school. Scrooge then got upset and sad. " 'The school is not quite deserted,' said the Ghost. 'A solitary child, neglected by his friends, is left there still' " (Dickens 31). Indirect Effects -
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Scrooge's Christmas Eve to Christmas Morning
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Scrooge Visits Old Fezziwig
Scrooge was happy to see Old Fezziwig, and it made him realize how bad of a boss he was. "Scrooge cried in great excitement..." (Dickens 34). Direct -
Scrooge Visits Bell
Scrooge saw his old fiance and was upset / regretful. " 'I do; and I release you' " (Dickens 38). Indirect Effects -
Scrooge Goes to Fred's Party
Scrooge was very nervous before going into the party. He waited outside for a little while before going in. "He passed the door a dozen times before he had the courage to go up and knock" (Dickens 78). Indirect Actions -
Scrooge Realizes He is Still Alive
Scrooge was just so happy to still be living and was so happy to be able to be redeemed. "...laughing and crying in the same breath" (Dickens 75-76). Indirect Looks -
Marley Visits Scrooge
Scrooge doesn't know why he is being visited. " 'Old Jacob Marley, tell me more. Speak comfort to me, Jacob' " (Dickens 23). Indirect Speech -
Scrooge Visits the Cratchit's House
Scrooge regretted that he didn't help Tiny Tim. "Scrooge hung his head to hear his own words quoted by the Spirit, and was overcome with penitence and grief" (Dickens 52). Indirect Actions -
Scrooge Visits His Nephew's House
Scrooge was rethinking about the decision that he made about the party. "Uncle Scrooge had imperceptibly become so gay and light of heart, that he would have pledged the unconscious company in return, and thanked them in an inaudible speech..." (Dickens 59). Indirect Thought -
Scrooge Sends the Turkey to the Cratchit's
Scrooge wanted to buy a huge turkey for the Cratchit family and deliver it to them for Christmas dinner. " 'I'll send it to Bob Cratchit's' " (Dickens 77). Indirect Speech -
Scrooge Visits His Grave
Scrooge didn't want to die and was scared what was gonna happen to him. "Scrooge crept towards it, trembling as he went" (Dickens 72). Indirect Looks