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A Christmas Carol

eng. A Christmas Carol · 1843
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Main Characters and Their Development

  • Ebenezer Scrooge - a greedy and cynical old man who, through the intervention of the Christmas spirits, realizes his mistakes and transforms into a kind, generous person.
  • Bob Cratchit - Scrooge's loyal employee, who, despite low wages and harsh living conditions, maintains warmth, love, and hope in his heart.
  • Tiny Tim - Bob Cratchit's son, a frail boy who, despite his illness, remains cheerful and inspires those around him to believe in miracles.
  • Ghost of Christmas Past - leads Scrooge to understand how he became so greedy and cynical.
  • Ghost of Christmas Present - shows Scrooge the suffering his greed causes others and teaches him about charity and compassion.
  • Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come - forces Scrooge to contemplate the consequences of his life and actions, leading to loneliness and oblivion without changing his ways.
A Christmas Carol
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 7 July 2024
———Original titleeng. A Christmas Carol · 1843
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