Bob agrees with Fred that Christmas is not "humbug"
Fred is telling Scrooge about the virtues of keeping Christmas, and Bob who is listening applauds Fred's words. Scrooge counters this by telling Bob that any more of this Christmas talk and he (Bob) will lose his position (he will sack him).
Because Fred visits Scrooge to wish him a "Merry Christmas." Scooge true to form rejects pleasantry and tells Fred to keep Christmas in his own way. Fred tries to give Scrooge positive points of Christmas which Bob Cratchit claps his hands in agreement with. Scrooge turns on Bob saying if he hears anymore from Bob on the matter of Christmas he would be not be in his position after it. Meaning he would dismiss Bob.
The nephew of Scrooge, Fred, comes to Scrooge's business to invite him to a Christmas celebration. Despite Scrooge's grumpiness and refusal, Fred continues to extend the invitation with warmth and cheer.
Initially we see Scrooge as an oppressive employer who seeks to domineer Bob and treat him harshly. Then when seeing the visions of his own past and how Fezziwig treated him and his employees Scrooges attitude starts to change. And then in stave 5 we see Scrooge, the changed man soften toward Bob and raise his salary immediately plus seek to help Tiny Tim
Scrooge seeks to be reconciled with his nephew Fred and with others in his community, including the charity collectors he previously rejected. Ultimately, Scrooge makes efforts to mend his relationships and become a more compassionate and generous person.
In "A Christmas Carol," Scrooge's only visitor is his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, who appears as a ghost. Scrooge does not have any friends early in the story, but he eventually connects with his nephew Fred and with Bob Cratchit and his family.
He is mean to his nephew Fred and Bob Cratchit. Scrooge would only give Bob Christmas day off on the terms he was in even earlier the next day. He did not allow Bob to place coal on bobs meager fire
Bob Cratchit - Scrooge's employee Jacob Marley - Scrooge's deceased business partner Fred - Scrooge's nephew The Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come - spirits who visit Scrooge to help him change his ways Tiny Tim - Bob Cratchit's son, who captures Scrooge's heart with his innocence and illness Fezziwig - Scrooge's former employer and mentor Belle - Scrooge's former fiancée
Many of the characters refer to him notably Bob Cratchit and Mrs Cratchit. Fred his nephew The portly gentlemen
Scrooge's only living family member was his nephew, Fred. Fred was the son of Scrooge's sister, Fan.
Ebenezer Scrooge was Bob Cratchit's employer.
Scrooge's nephew Fred encountered Bob on the street and showed sincere concern and empathy for both Bob and his wife (whom he'd never even met). He gave Bob his card and urged Bob to call him if he ever needed anything. Bob felt that kindness was almost as good as if he'd solved their problems.