spirits. Quotes tagged as "scrooge" Showing 1-13 of 13 “If I could work my will, every idiot who goes about with 'Merry Christmas' on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.” "At this festive season of the year, Mr. Scrooge," said the gentleman, taking up a pen, "it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the Poor and Destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. When two gentlemen stop at Scrooge's offices early in Stave I of A Christmas Carol, one of them asks Scrooge to make "some slight provision" for the "poor and destitute, who suffer greatly at … Tiny Tim Scrooge Quotes Part of Scrooge's evolution is conveyed through his response to Tiny Tim and how this contrasts at the start and end of the novella. You cannot help asking for more. Marley has come back to show Ebenezer the chains he now wears in the afterlife from having created them in the poor way he lived in life. Scrooge quotes; “A poor excuse for picking a mans pocket every twenty-fifth of December! He supported the Poor Law to create workhouses for the poor, as people who were unable to sustain themselves did not have the right to live. In the fevered haunting of the second night, Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Present visit the holiday celebration of Bob Cratchit, with its tiny pudding to serve a family of seven. 'At this festive season of the year, Mr. Scrooge,' said the gentleman, taking up a pen, 'it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the Poor and Destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. 8. But I suppose you must have the whole day. Discover and share Scrooge Quotes About The Poor. In the 1970 movie adaptation, Albert Finney, who plays the role of Scrooge, steals the show with his scintillating performance. Be here all the earlier next morning! Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. A Christmas Carol The Cratchits Key Quotes And Explanations ... Why Did Ebenezer Scrooge Change Stave Iii Mark D Roberts Https Www Brookfield Hants Sch Uk Subpage Content Content Pdfs Exams11 English Nineteenth 20century 20novel A 20christmas 20carol A 20christmas 20carol 20revision 20guide Pdf Read these "Scrooge" quotes and savor the finest moments of the movie. “A poor excuse for picking a man’s pocket every twenty-fifth of December!” — Ebenezer Scrooge 9. “Bah humbug.” — Ebenezer Scrooge 10. "They are Man's. Here is a story being retold in a colorful ensemble. At the ominous word 'liberality,' Scrooge frowned, and shook his head, and handed the credentials back. It is a clear warning to Scrooge that his bitterness and cruelty to people in order to make profit rather than relationship is a path that will lead him to death beyond his years on the earth. Many thousands are in want of common necessaries; hundreds of thousands are in want of common comforts, sir." In Stave One of A Christmas Carol (December 1843) charity collectors approach Scrooge: "At this festive season of the year, Mr. Scrooge," said the gentleman, taking up a pen, "it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the Poor and Destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. Scrooge's attitude to the poor, said to the charity workers at the beginning of Stave 3, later repeated back to him by ghost of Christmas present but in the relation to want and ignorance.