Friday, December 9th Hello, class. Today’s learning target: we will seek to discover the reasoning behind Scrooge’s current personality and behavior. So in your notebook, respond to the following: Why do you think Scrooge is the way he is? What is his origin? What events occurred to create such a man?

Why is Scrooge? Came from a neglectful family, and he felt people never cared about him. Very stubborn about letting people into his life- Jack D Didn’t have enough fun as a kid; never learned the true meaning of Christmas- Erik Lost his only “friend”, Marley –Alex Came from a poor family; never experienced Christmas/had a bad one- Bridget/Scott Worked hard to not be poor- Jack W.

Act I, scenes I and ii roles Scrooge- 38 (2) bridget/andrew Cratchit- 15 scotty Fred- 18- Charlie Thin man- 9 sam Portly man-8 alex Marley-10 jack

Why is Scrooge? From the past… Was neglected as a child Doesn’t have a family of his own Traumatized at Christmas time Harsh household=Harsh Scrooge Was poor as a kid

Act I, scenes I and ii roles Scrooge- 38 (2) Dante/ Joe Cratchit- 15- emma Fred- 18 Hanna Thin man- 9 Emme Portly man-8 Jose Marley-10- Anthony

Why is Scrooge? So he’s been hurt by a loved one; GF- Lily and sean His dad wasn’t in his life or neglected him- Samish He’s a, he’s a poor boy- Brynn Partner’s death occurred on Christmas Eve- Liv K. He’s jealous of others who have people that love them- Emily Maybe he never celebrated Christmas- Ashley P.

Act I, scenes I and ii roles Scrooge- 38 (2) sam/nate Cratchit- 15- jesse Fred- 18- liv Thin man- 9- ashley Portly man-8 evan Marley-10- sean

Why is Scrooge? Did not have a lot of money when he was young- Drew His parents mistreated him as a youngster- Megan Was jealous as a child of others who had better Christmas experiences- Eric Maybe experienced a loss as a child, particularly during Christmas time- Bri Was born entitled, so he lives entitled- Dan Neglected as a child; big family- Alex Because of negative experiences, he has given up on Christmas- Skyler

Act I, scenes I and ii roles Scrooge- 38 (2) Hannah; Colin Cratchit- 15- Katy Fred- 18- Ryan Thin man- 9 Corbin Portly man-8 Alex Marley-10 Bri

Act I, scenes I and ii roles Scrooge- 38 (2) Nathan/Oliver Cratchit- 15- Levi Fred- 18- Mikaela Thin man- 9 Drew Portly man-8 Thad Marley-10- Abby

Counting-house n Office for keeping financial records and writing business letters

Sole Executor n Legal term giving one person responsibility to carry out the wishes of another who has died

Morose Adj. Gloomy; ill-tempered

Humbug Interj. nonsense

Parliament n. National legislative body of Great Britain, in some ways like the American Congress

Liberality n. Generosity