At that time in London there were so many people moving in to the city seeking work and a better life that the city was at breaking point, food was scares, accommodation as terrible , work was scarce, the levels of homelessness and deprivation were unimaginable so to have any job that paid was to be held on to no matter how poorly you were being treated
Bob Cratchit is Scrooge's employee.
because bob said so
i said it was Timulis Thomas
Bob I can tell you. He will be making $175,000 per year as Governor of Virginia. Tom? Tom who?
'bob' is a slang word for the old British Shilling, (20 shillings = 1 pound), we no longer use the shilling, but the phrase, 'a few bob' lives on, literally it would mean anything from a few shillings to thousands or even millions of pounds. e.g. "Petes done well for himself, nice car, nice house, exotic holidays, I bet he's worth a few bob!"
Scrooge
Ebenezer Scrooge was Bob Cratchit's employer.
Mr. Scrooge wants to catch Bob Cratchit coming into work late on December 26th to justify his belief that employees are lazy and don't take their work seriously. This allows him to maintain control over Bob and reminds him of his authority.
Bob Cratchit was Scrooge's loyal and hardworking employee in "A Christmas Carol." Despite Scrooge's mistreatment, Cratchit remained dedicated to his work and family, embodying the spirit of Christmas and kindness.
Bob Cratchit is Scrooge's employee.
Scrooge's assistant's name is Bob Cratchit. He is portrayed as a kind and dedicated employee in Charles Dickens' novel "A Christmas Carol."
Scrooge & Marley
The father, Bob Cratchit, works for Mr. Scrooge.
Bob Cratchit is Scrooge's employee.
Bob Cratchit
Bob Cratchit
He was Scrooge's clerk