How do you compare Fezziwig to Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?

Answer 1

Basically they are opposites. Fezziwig was a happy and kind man whilst Scrooge was bitter and unkind (until his transformation).

• Both are good business men
• Both run their own business
• Both are very wealthy
• Both have helpful assistants
• Both are old
• Both were in love at one point in their life

Answer 2

Fezziwig was a cheerful man and Scrooge was a grump.

Fezziwig showed his workers respect and Scrooge treated Bob Cratchitt like a pauper.

Fezziwig Loved his wife dearly and Scrooge chose wealth over true love.

Fezziwig was generous to a fault and Scrooge was a miser to a fault.

Fezziwig hosted parties for his workers and friends and Scrooge did not.

Fezziwig would have given up everything to help those he loved and Scrooge wouldn't.

Fezziwig died a happy man and Scrooge found out he would not lest he change his ways.

Fezzywig always gave people a pat on the back so that they feel good about themselves.

Answer 3

Fezziwig is portrayed as a kind and generous employer who cares for his employees' well-being, fostering a sense of community and treating them with respect and appreciation. In contrast, Scrooge is depicted as a selfish and miserly character who is focused solely on profit, disregarding the needs and feelings of others. Fezziwig embodies the spirit of Christmas and generosity, while Scrooge represents the embodiment of greed and selfishness.

Answer 4

Fuzziwig saw not just business but a fun side of life where he was with friend and familiy. He showed his appreciation to his employees by throwing them a Christmas Party. This was the exact opposise of Scrooge who bearly allowed Cratchit the Christmas Day off nor even coal to warm himself by the office fire

Answer 5

Fezziwig was a happy pleasantr sole who thought about his employees and had a positive work life balance, this is proeven when he stops everyone working on Chritmas Eve and presents them with a party. Marley was much like Scrooge . Buessines swas always first and fesivities never took place. He did spend on himself as he had a large town house whch later Scrooge takes over and makes in to rented appartments, however, he (Marley) is very much a miserly businessman with little time for thsoe that poverty effects

Answer 6

Fizziwig was his older boss. Scrooge says of Him m in discussion about how Fezziwig paid a few pounds to show others his appreciation "He has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. Say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count 'em up: what then? The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.''

Answer 7

Initially there with worlds aparts. Following the visit to Fezziwigs warehouse with the Ghost of Christmas Past Scrooge realises that hit would take very little to be like the employer that he admired

Answer 8

They both had great spirits and want to have fun.

Answer 9

They were both merchants - Scrooge was an apprentice to the Fezziwig Merchant

Answer 10

Fezziwig was warm hearted and saw the good in all whilst Scrooge was cold hearted and miserly