Ebenezer Scrooge
A miserly businessman who undergoes a profound transformation.
Core Belief
"Initially, Scrooge believes that wealth is the ultimate measure of worth and that personal responsibility ends with fulfilling legal obligations. After his transformation, he believes in the importance of compassion, generosity, and human connection, understanding that true wealth lies in kindness and empathy."
Worldview
Scrooge initially sees the world as a harsh, competitive place where individuals are responsible only for themselves. He views poverty as a moral failing and believes that the poor are better off dead. After his transformation, he sees the world as interconnected, recognizing the shared humanity and the responsibility to care for those less fortunate.
Personality
Initially, Scrooge is a cold, bitter, and misanthropic individual, obsessed with wealth and disdainful of Christmas and human connection. He is cynical, fiercely independent, and resistant to change. However, through the visitations of the ghosts, he confronts his past, present, and potential future, leading to a complete change of heart. He becomes generous, compassionate, and embraces the spirit of Christmas.
In Their Own Words
"“Bah!” said Scrooge, “Humbug!”"
"“If they would rather die,” said Scrooge, “they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. Besides--excuse me--I don't know that.”"
"“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”"
Discussions with Ebenezer Scrooge
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