Millstone Education:
World Literature

Two children reading books

Discussion Questions for
"A Christmas Carol"
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How would you describe Scrooge before his transformation?

Why do you think he was that way?

What does Scrooge's fiance mean when she says to him, "You fear the world too much"?(22)

What does Scrooge mean when he says, "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all three shall strive within me"?

In what ways does Scrooge change?

Why does seeing everything that Scrooge does cause him to change?

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