Important to remember that Dickens does make attempts to explain why Scrooge is “damaged goods”… There is a a second moral in the story about not being so quick to judge; had you grown up in Ebeneezer’s boots you might have been a social misfit too. One of the true keepers of the spirit in the story is Fred. He loves Ebeneezer unconditionally, and plans to extend his invitation to him every year regardless of his Uncle’s response. And it is Fred who feels compassion for Ebeneezer. And it is Fred that hires Bob Cratchet’s son at a stunning wage. As for Cratchet… BOB!! Find another job, dude! It’s been at least seven years of rough going, someone else MUST need another clerk…
Important to remember that Dickens does make attempts to explain why Scrooge is “damaged goods”… There is a a second moral in the story about not being so quick to judge; had you grown up in Ebeneezer’s boots you might have been a social misfit too. One of the true keepers of the spirit in the story is Fred. He loves Ebeneezer unconditionally, and plans to extend his invitation to him every year regardless of his Uncle’s response. And it is Fred who feels compassion for Ebeneezer. And it is Fred that hires Bob Cratchet’s son at a stunning wage. As for Cratchet… BOB!! Find another job, dude! It’s been at least seven years of rough going, someone else MUST need another clerk…