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Fred

Scrooge's nephew. Warm and forgiving. He invites his uncle to dinner every year and is always told no.

2 key quotes by and about Fred in A Christmas Carol, in the order they happen, from Stave One to Stave Three. Learn this one first: “I am sorry for him; I couldn't be angry with him if I tried.” (Fred, Stave Three).

Mr Fezziwig's Ball
Mr Fezziwig's Ball. John Leech, 1843, from the first edition. Public domain, Wikimedia Commons.
ScroogeJacob MarleyBob CratchitTiny TimFredThe Ghost of Christmas PastThe Ghost of Christmas PresentThe Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

The quotes

2 quotes by or about Fred, in the order they happen.

Bah!" said Scrooge, "Humbug!"

Scrooge · Stave One · christmas · isolation

Humbug means nonsense. Scrooge thinks Christmas is nonsense.

I am sorry for him; I couldn't be angry with him if I tried.

Fred · Stave Three · family · redemption · christmas

Fred feels sorry for his uncle, not angry. He keeps inviting him.

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