Ebenezer Scrooge In Bob Marley's A Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Scrooge: Scrooge is the main antagonist and protagonist of the story. He is introduced on the first page while the author is describing the death of Marley. He is very unhappy and lonely most of the time. He hopes that the whole world would leave him alone. Scrooge doesn’t believe in charity or Christmas. Throughout the story, three spirits visit Scrooge and take him on a journey, trying to help him change his way of thinking. His catchphrase throughout the book is shown to be “Bah humbug!”
Jacob Marley: Marley was Scrooge’s business partner before he died seven years ago. He is mentioned in the first page of the story, but doesn’t officially appear until page 9 as a ghost. Marley is forced to walk around, regretting that he did not help anyone during the time he was alive. He tries to warn Scrooge the dangers of being greedy and

obsessed with money and tries to save his partner from suffering the same fate as he did.
Bob Cratchit: Cratchit is another one of the protagonists of the story. He is a clerk who is overworked and underpaid by Scrooge as shown in the book. He is first introduced to the reader on page 3 when he welcomes Fred into the store. Scrooge usually treats Cratchit in a cold way, but Cratchit remains kind and generous. One of Cratchit’s greatest worries in life is that his son, Tiny Tim is very sick, but because his salary is only fifteen shillings a week. Which is why affording treatment is almost impossible.
Fred Holywell: Fred is Scrooge’s nephew, whose first appearance in the story is on page 3 when he wishes his uncle Scrooge a Merry Christmas. Fred strongly believes in Christmas and is blessed that he is able to celebrate it. He is shown to pity his uncle sometimes because of the fact that he is wealthy but is still alone and unhappy most of the time. It can be inferred that every year, he invites his uncle Scrooge to his Christmas dinner party. However, the invitation is always declined. After all three spirits have done their part, Scrooge makes an effort to attend the party this year.
Ghost of Christmas Past: The Ghost of Christmas Past is presented as a spirit who has the looks of both a young child and an elderly man with a strong beam of light streaming through his head.

He first visits Scrooge in Stave II, page 18, startling him. This young and elderly figure represents memory. The spirit takes Scrooge on a journey of past Christmases that have been celebrated. The ghost tries to make Scrooge realize how much he has changed from when he was young till now. It is shown that Scrooge has slowly shifted his attention from people to profit.
Ghost of Christmas Present: The Ghost of Christmas Present is the second spirit to visit Scrooge. He makes his first appearance before Scrooge on page 32 in Stave III. He is a majestic giant clad in a green robe and represents celebration and charity. He gives Scrooge a tour onto the streets on Christmas morning, leading them to Cratchit’s house. The spirit shows how cheerful and merry the family is even though they don’t have a lot of money Then, the spirit takes Scrooge to his nephew’s house, Fred. There, Scrooge overhears Fred’s conversation with his niece about

himself.
Ghost of Christmas Future: The Ghost of Christmas Future is the third and final spirit to visit Scrooge. He is known as the phantom and is dressed in a hooded black robe, who represents death. Scrooge first discovers the phantom in the beginning of page 50, at the end of Stave III. The ghost shows Scrooge how he will die which frightens him. He begs the spirit to change his fate if he mends his ways. However, the ghost does not respond to his pleas. Even with his question unanswered, Scrooge still changed how he has treated people and has become more giving than ever.
Tiny Tim: Tiny Tim is a supporting character of the story and Bob Cratchit’s youngest son. He has been very ill and weak since birth but he remains cheerful as always. He is first mentioned by Mrs. Cratchit on page 37. The Ghost of Christmas Present saddens Scrooge with the fact that Tiny Tim will die soon. This is because he foresaw that there was an empty seat with an unused crutch at the corner by the fireplace. Scrooge hopes to stop this tragedy from happening.
Fezziwig: Fezziwig is a happy and jolly business man whom Scrooge was apprenticed by and one other whose name is Dick. He is first introduced when the Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge a particular Christmas on page 24. During Christmas, he was shown to be very grateful to his apprentices, including Scrooge. This gives Scrooge second thoughts on how he treats Bob Cratchit.