Jacob Marley’s Intervention: Scrooge’s Redemption

Decorative poster titled "Jacob Marley's Intervention and How It Redeems Scrooge," featuring a ghost illustration and framed text. The text outlines Scrooge's behavior in "Stave 1: Sins," detailing his interactions with Bob Cratchit, Fred, charity collectors, and a carol singer. Keywords include "alone," "horrible to people," and "joyless." The ghost says, "I need to help Scrooge change before it's too late!"
Illustration of a decorative frame with text summarizing 'A Christmas Carol' Stave 5, depicting Scrooge’s redemption and interaction with characters like Bob and Fred, plus themes of joy and charity. Three whimsical ghost figures accompany the scene.

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: “!”