Family in A Christmas Carol

Fred keeps a place for his uncle. The Cratchits share a tiny goose. Family is what Scrooge shut out.

The quotes

9 quotes, in the order they happen.

A solitary child, neglected by his friends, is left there still.

Ghost of Christmas Past · Stave Two · isolation · family

Young Scrooge, alone at school at Christmas. We see why he became cold.

He has the power to render us happy or unhappy

Scrooge · Stave Two · responsibility · family

Scrooge sees that a boss can make his workers happy or miserable. It costs almost nothing.

Come in! and know me better, man!

Ghost of Christmas Present · Stave Three · christmas · family

The second spirit is big, warm and loud. It invites Scrooge in.

God bless us every one!

Tiny Tim · Stave Three · family · poverty · christmas

Tiny Tim's line. The poorest child blesses everyone, including Scrooge.

I'll give you Mr. Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast!

Bob Cratchit · Stave Three · family · responsibility

Bob toasts Scrooge at Christmas dinner. Bob is kind even to his mean boss.

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.

A merry Christmas, Bob!

Scrooge · Stave Five · redemption · family · christmas

He says it to his clerk with a real smile and raises his pay.

to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, he was a second father.

Narrator · Stave Five · family · redemption · poverty

Tiny Tim lives. Scrooge makes sure of it.

God bless Us, Every One!

Narrator · Stave Five · christmas · family

The last words of the book. Tiny Tim's line, for everyone.