Scrooge threatens to fire his employee, Bob Cratchit.
Two charity collectors visit Scrooge in his office.
The ghost of Jacob Marley visits Scrooge. He enters with chains to warn Scrooge that he has the chance to escape his fate and will be haunted by three spirits.
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Past (appearing as light/fire with a cap) visits Scrooge to show him his past.
Scrooge sees himself as a young boy, alone at school.
Mr. Fezziwig hosts a Christmas party.
Scrooge's fiancée releases him from his promise.
The Ghost of Christmas Present
The Ghost of Christmas Present (a giant wearing a gold robe and a scabbard without a sword, wearing a crown and holding a horn) visits Scrooge. He warns him about Ignorance and Want.
The Cratchits have their Christmas dinner. Tiny Tim is going to die, although he sees the bright side of everything. Bob makes a toast to Mr. Scrooge, which his wife challenges.
Scrooge is taken to see miners celebrating Christmas.
Fred pretends to be his uncle in a game of Yes or No.
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come visits Scrooge.
A dead man is robbed.
A family in debt is relieved that a man has died.
Scrooge is shown his own gravestone.
Redemption
Scrooge is relieved to wake up on Christmas morning.
The charity collectors are promised a large amount of money.
Scrooge goes for Christmas dinner at Fred's house, where everyone welcomes him.
Scrooge gives Bob Cratchit a raise and promises to help his family.
Key Characters and Quotes
The Ghost of Christmas Past: "These are but shadows of the things..."
Charity Collector: "A few of us are endeavouring..."
Mrs. Cratchit: "I wish I had him here. I’d give him..."
Ebenezer Scrooge: "If I could work my will..."
Marley’s Ghost: "I am here tonight to warn..."
The Narrator (Dickens): "Everybody had something to say about it..."
Mr. Fezziwig: "No more work tonight..."
Fred: "He said that Christmas was a humbug..."
Bob Cratchit: "I’ll give you Mr. Scrooge, the founder..."
Businessman: "I’m not at all sure that I wasn’t his..."
Tiny Tim: "God bless us, every one!"
Ghost of Christmas Present: "Have never walked forth..."
