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
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.
In Stave 5, Scrooge changes from a miserly and cold-hearted man to a kind and generous person. He shows joy, warmth, and compassion towards others, especially towards Bob Cratchit and his family, and becomes eager to spread goodwill and cheer to those around him. Scrooge also vows to keep the spirit of Christmas alive in his heart all year round.
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 Three of "A Christmas Carol," Scrooge begins to soften and show genuine empathy towards others. He becomes more aware of the impact of his actions and how they have hurt those around him, leading him to feel remorse and a desire to change his ways. This marks the beginning of his transformation from a selfish and miserly character to one who is more generous and caring.
At the beginning of Act Three, Scrooge receives a visit from the Charitable Gentleman seeking donations for the poor, followed by two portly gentlemen collecting for charity.
The portley man is a business and who is seeking donations from other business owners to help the poor and needy. He tells Scrooge he wants to help buy food and provide warmth to those that have nothing at this time of year
The portly man had to wedge himself into the seat in the theater.
The portly man hardly fit through the door.
Fred his nephew and two portly gentlement who were seeking a charitable donation
Scrooge disappoints the portly men by refusing to donate money to help those in need during the Christmas season. He dismisses their pleas for charity and chooses to hoard his wealth instead of sharing it with others.
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 meets the same portly gentleman at his counting house, who is seeking a charitable donation for the poor. Scrooge initially dismisses him but eventually has a change of heart and promises a generous contribution, signifying his transformation from a miserly to a charitable person.
Many of the characters refer to him notably Bob Cratchit and Mrs Cratchit. Fred his nephew The portly gentlemen
The portly man shopped for his clothing at the Men's Big and Tall store.
Portly is an adjective meaning heavy or stout, often with overtones of being dignified or imposing. Here are example sentences: '"The portly man was having difficulty climbing out of the small car." "The well-dressed gentleman was bald and portly."
He is desribed as a "Portly Gentleman"