At the end of the book on Christmas Day Scrooge promises the Businessman a very substantial donation for the poor and needy. The sum is never disclosed
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Scrooge promised the portly man to increase his charitable donations for the poor and make amends for his past selfish behavior.
Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's employee, asked him to donate to the poor during Christmas time. Scrooge initially refused but eventually agreed to donate after his encounters with the ghosts.
Scrooge's middle name is McDuck.
Belle parts ways with Scrooge because she sees that he values money over their relationship and love. She realizes that Scrooge's heart is consumed by greed and his pursuit of wealth, which is not compatible with her own values and desire for a loving and caring partner.
In Stave 4 of "A Christmas Carol" Scrooge is taken to various locations by the spirit. He visits a pawnshop where items from his own home are being sold, a deserted house, and a graveyard where he sees his own name on a tombstone.
Dickens uses Scrooge as a character to represent the negative consequences of greed, selfishness, and materialism. Through Scrooge's transformation, Dickens conveys the message of redemption, generosity, and the possibility of change. Scrooge's journey reflects Dickens' social critique of the Victorian era and emphasizes the importance of compassion and human connection.