Jacob Marley’s Intervention: Scrooge’s Redemption

Text Version of Jacob Marley’s Intervention: Scrooge’s Redemption

Scrooge’s Stave 1 Sins

  • Scrooge doesn’t grieve for Jacob Marley, and keeps his name on the business for 7 years.

  • Bob Cratchit is underpaid by Scrooge and cold in the office.

  • Fred visits Scrooge’s office and wishes him a merry Christmas - Scrooge refuses to wish Fred a merry Christmas, and refuses his invite to the family party.

  • Charity collectors visit Scrooge’s office to ask for donations - Scrooge refuses and is very offensive.

  • A carol singer visits Scrooge’s office to sing him Christmas carols - Scrooge shouts at him and tells him to leave.

General

  • Alone

  • Horrible to people

  • Joyless

Marley’s Ghost: “I need to help Scrooge change before it’s too late”

Scrooge’s Stave 5 Redemption

  • Scrooge understands why Jacob Marley created this intervention and is thankful to have time to right his wrongs.

  • Scrooge gives Bob a pay raise, and says he will give Tiny Tim everything he needs to thrive.

  • Scrooge goes to Fred’s family party with gifts for everyone, and wishes them all a merry Christmas.

  • Scrooge speaks to the Charity collectors and donates a large some of money to the poor.

  • Scrooge sings Christmas carols in the streets and others join in with him.

    General

    • Interacting with other people

    • Greeting people, making them happy, and joining in with social activities.

    • Filled with joy

The Ghost of Christmas Past: “He isn’t alone anymore!”

The Ghost of Christmas Present: “He understands the spirit of Christmas!”

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: “!”