Stave 3: Present Reality

This stave showcases the consequences of Scrooge's actions on others, particularly through the Cratchit family and Tiny Tim.

Vocabulary: Ignorance and Want - symbolic children representing societal problems

Quote: "If they'd rather die, they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population"

Highlight: The Ghost of Christmas Present reveals the joy Scrooge denies himself

Stave 4: Future Consequences

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come presents the darkest vision of Scrooge's potential future, catalyzing his transformation.

Example: The scene of Scrooge's own death bed demonstrates the consequences of isolation

Highlight: This stave represents the climax of Scrooge's moral journey

Stave 1: Setting the Scene

The opening stave introduces Ebenezer Scrooge as a miserly businessman on Christmas Eve. His character embodies the theme of greed in A Christmas Carol, demonstrated through his treatment of employees and rejection of Christmas spirit.

Quote: "Hard and sharp as flint" - describing Scrooge's initial character

Highlight: Marley's ghost serves as a warning of the consequences of greed and isolation

Example: Scrooge's refusal to donate to charity demonstrates his initial moral state