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he pays bob 15 shillings a week which roughly about 5p now
2nd Answer: The above figure is correct. While not dire poverty, it is quite low. It works out to 39 pounds per year. "Family wages" for Victorian England was probably closer to 50 pounds per year, and even at that it would be a very modest living with very little or anything left for luxuries or "extras". A skilled tradesman would earn more that Bob if fully employed, so it is strange that Bob, a white collar worker who would have had a marketable skill, would accept such wages. Of course if he didn't there wouldn't be much of a story, so perhaps its not best to take Dickens as a study in economics.
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How much did Scrooge pay Bob Cratchit?
15 shillings a week
How much did Scrooge pay his clerk?
15 shillings a week
how do i find out how much i owe?
how do i find out how much i owe
How much tax will you pay on 15000?
too much
Who decides how much much tax to pay?
This needs to be much better defined. Which taxes, paid by and to whom and for what to start.
What does Bob want to do that makes Mrs Cratchit mad in A Christmas Carol?
In "A Christmas Carol," Bob wants to drink to the health of their boss, Mr. Scrooge, which angers Mrs. Cratchit because she feels resentful towards Scrooge for his mistreatment of Bob and the family. Mrs. Cratchit does not see the point in toasting someone who has caused them so much hardship.
How much money does Bob Cratchit make in a week?
Bob Cratchit makes 15 shillings a week in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
Who was the name of the main character in A Christmas Carol?
The main character in "A Christmas Carol" is Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and miserly old man who undergoes a transformation after being visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
How much does Scrooge say he will pay the boy he sends to the poulters?
Scrooge tells the boy he will pay him a half a crown for bringing the prized turkey to Bob Cratchit's house in "A Christmas Carol."
Who sings Thank You Very Much in A Christmas Carol?
This was from the 1970 musical film version called Scrooge. It was first sung by the ensemble, led by actor Anton Roberts at what turns out the be the funeral of Scrooge. It is reprised at the end by Scrooge and the ensemble after his transformation.
How tall was Bob Cratchit?
In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Bob Cratchit is described as a small man who is much shorter than Ebenezer Scrooge. However, a specific height measurement for Bob Cratchit is not provided in the story.
What does seeing people enjoying Christmas teach scrooge in a Christmas carol?
it teaches scrooge hoe much he misses christmas with his family
Who is Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol?
Bob Cratchit is the underpaid, overworked, and good-hearted clerk who works for Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." He is depicted as a caring family man who struggles to provide for his family, particularly his son Tiny Tim. Despite his hardships, Bob maintains a kind and positive attitude.
What was Scrooge's favorite saying in A Christmas Carol?
Favorite SayingThe story doesn't come right out and state what Scrooge's favorite saying is, but it must be "bah humbug" as much as he said it.
How much did Scrooge pay Bob Cratchit?
15 shillings a week
Where does the Spirit of Christmas Present want to take Scrooge to show him Happiness?
Takes him to the Cratchit Family's house, and shows how much Bob Cratchit (the father) will do anything and everything for his family even though he gets paid less. (meaning barley enough food for the whole family). But when Scrooge sees Tiny Tim, his life changes a bit more.
In A Christmas Carol Bob Cratchit offers a Christmas toast in Scrooge's honor Mrs Cratchit's feelings about Scrooge are different from her husband's what would cause this difference?
Mrs. Cratchit's feelings towards Scrooge are likely negative due to his harsh treatment of Bob and his family, as well as his overall cold and stingy demeanor. Bob, on the other hand, may feel more compassionate towards Scrooge, possibly due to his forgiving nature or his belief in finding the good in people.
