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    movie the A. Christmas Carol had ghost. There was one ghost that had the greatest influence on Scrooge‚ the ghost of Christmas future. It showed Scrooge what his life will be like in the future‚ and how his family will turn out and how he will turn out. He seen things that he never thought will happen so fast. He understood that he had to be nice to everybody and not just his self. The thing that made Scrooge unhappy about the future is that he would pass away and that little Tim would die if he did

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    INTRODUCTION A Christmas Carol (1843) is one of the most recognizable stories in English literature. With its numerous literary‚ stage‚ television‚ radio‚ and cinematic adaptations‚ the tale has become a holiday classic‚ and the character Ebenezer Scrooge has become a cultural icon. First published in 1843‚ the novella garnered immediate critical and commercial attention and is credited with reviving interest in charitable endeavors‚ the possible perils of economic success‚ and festive traditions of

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    The novel‚ A Christmas Carol‚ uses the supernatural to change a man’s view over life dramatically. Scrooge seemed to be a pleasant man up until his business partner died. Scrooge and Jacob Marley owned somewhat of a large business that consisted of a counting house. Jacob Marley died on a Christmas eve which reminds Scrooge of his death every Christmas. Although Scrooge’s attitude couldn’t be changed by the average person‚ it would require a few ghosts to “save” him. Charles Dickens shows within

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    the relationship was strictly business‚ no emotions involved‚ and harsh. The novella describes how Scrooge was all about money and he didn’t care about anything or anyone else. The conditions were harsh and it gives Scrooge a reality check and advocates the kind of chivalry of work that Carlyle promoted. In the novella the employer/employee relations start off being harsh from the beginning. Scrooge is the employer and the abused‚ underpaid clerk Bob Cratchit is his employee. Bob is working in a

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    generosity toward Scrooge and his other apprentice presents readers with the happiness brought about by magnanimous giving. Scrooge is longing to be a part of his memory once more with “his heart and soul in the scene.” The contrast of employee treatment allows Scrooge to see his skewed ways and allows readers to view how their generosity could lead to the happiness of others and a fulfilment of duty as an employer. The largest and most obvious character contrast is between the initial Scrooge and the

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    “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” - Roy L. Smith. In “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens‚ An older man by the name of Scrooge hates Christmas‚ and everything that goes with it. However‚ through the story‚ he learns to find Christmas‚ and to treasure the people around him. Likewise‚ in the movie he goes about this same process‚ but there are some differences and similarities between the book and movie. There are some key differences and similarities between

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    Ghost : Come in‚ Scrooge! Come in! Come in and know me better‚ man! I am the Ghost of Christmas Present. Look upon me! You have never seen the likes of me before? Scrooge : Never. Ghost : Have never walked forth with my elder brothers? Scrooge : I don’t think that I have. You have many brothers? Ghost : More than 1‚800. 1‚842‚ to be exact. Scrooge : I see you wear a scabbard‚ but no sword. Ghost : Indeed. Peace on Earth. Good will toward men. Scrooge : Spirit‚ conduct me

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    Scrooge‚ the ultimate Victorian miser‚ has not a good word for Christmas‚ though his impoverished. Clerk Cratchit and nephew Fred are full of holiday spirit. Nevertheless‚ in the night‚ spirits of another color visits Scrooge. Straightforward adaptation of Dickens. The two people affect scrooges in the story are his sis death‚ and his girlfriend. The Ghost says they will see another Christmas‚ and the young Scrooge grows larger as the room becomes dirtied. A little girl‚ Scrooge’s sister Fan‚ runs

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    The main character in A Christmas Carol’ is named Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is a stereotype of those who had power over those who didn’t. Throughout the opening stave the character of Scrooge is established and it is quite clear what he is like. For example Dickens describes the character of Scrooge: "No wind that blew was bitterer than he". This use of metaphors tells the reader a lot about the character Scrooge‚ and that he does not have a very good attitude or personality. This is shown especially

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    ideas came from. But‚ comparing to the movie “The Lion King” there are many ways that they are the same and many ways that they are different. Scrooge has seen the first ghost “the ghost of christmas past” and the ghost had taken Scrooge to his his past. Scrooge saw many scenes but after all the important scenes were shown to Scrooge the ghost took Scrooge back to the present. Shortly after‚ in his room was another ghost‚ except this one was surrounded by food and clothed in a long green robe. The

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