a christmas carol study guide questions. act two scene four
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38. Explain why the spirit wants to take Scrooge to visit his nephew’s home.
To see another picture of what’s going on at Christmas
To see that the nephew cares about his uncle
40. Judge Scrooge’s changes as a result of his visit with the Ghost of Christmas Present.
Seems more friendly Wants to help the poor Regrets his past choices
42. Why would “man’s children” be “Want” and “Ignorance”?
Because people create want and ignorance with their lives then ignore them as if they’re not their problems
43. Why does the Spirit keep repeating “Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?”
Because it’s what Scrooge said about the poor at the beginning.
The Spirit wants Scrooge to hear his own words in light of his feelings towards the world.
44. Contrast the last ghost’s appearance to the first two.
In a black robe Can’t see his face- only his hand Doesn’t speak
45. What does Scrooge tell the ghost he is willing to do?
Go Because he knows he will learn from what
he sees
47. Who has died? Scrooge
NOTE- Scrooge is confused and thinks he’s seeing when Marley died. It’s almost a joke between Marley, the Spirit, and the audience
52. What does Scrooge promise the spirits?
That he has changed– he has learned from all 3 Spirits and will live in the past, present, and future
53. How does Scrooge feel when he finds himself in his own bed and realizes the ghost’s visits are over?
He’s exited because he gets to live his life and make changes
54. Scrooge is determined to make amends for his past and live his life differently. What actions does he take to prove this?
Gets turkey for the Cratchits Gives money to portly man’s charity Gives money to Adam and poultry man Goes to Fred’s home Raises Bob’s salary
55. How can we infer that Scrooge’s attitude toward the homeless has changed?
Gives lots of money to portly man’s charity
REFLECTIONSAnswer as if you were Scrooge
at the end of the story.Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Why?
Defend your answer in a well written paragraph. Spiritual wealth is more important than material wealth. It is better to give than receive. Human beings should treat each other with love and
compassion. A society is responsible for the welfare of its citizens. A human being can always change and grow. There is some good in everyone.