He was abandoned at his boarding school where he was the only pupil left all others were home with family enjoying the season
The spirit shows Scrooge the young boy Ebenezer, alone and neglected at school during the Christmas holidays, longing for some warmth and companionship. Scrooge realizes the impact of his own childhood experiences on his personality and actions in the present.
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In A Christmas Carol, the Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge his young self with his then fiance, Belle. Because the young Scrooge seems to have replaced his love for Belle with the love of money, she breaks off the relationship.
George Cole played the young Ebenezer Scrooge. Who went on to star with Sim in other films notably The Saint Trinians sargas
He seen how sad and lonely he was on Christmas .
According to his sister who comes to him at the school, Scrooge's father is quite abusive. We can only imagine what relief it is for Scrooge to have the relative peace and tranquility of the school as refuge. Perhaps his father realizes what a terrible home he has made for young Scrooge and is attempting to give him a better environment.
A very young Ebenezer Scrooge.
It is because the young Scrooge spent many lonely Christmases at his boarding school whilst all other students were in their homes with loving families. Because of this Scrooge grew to dislike Christmas and therefore he treated it as a normal day.
The Ghost sought to remind Scrooge that the Christmas season can be devastating for a child forced to be alone. Scrooge, of all people, should have been aware of this fact; but his life of greed had erased this fact from his thoughts. This is why the Ghost, after showing Scrooge the latter's boarding school, and hearing Scrooge state, "I could walk it blindfold!", pointed out, "Strange to have forgotten it for so many years."
Ghost of Christmas Present takes Scrooge to; The streets of London on Christmas Morning Bob Cratchits home The mines of Wales A Light house Freds Home Many homes then visited to witness the festive season
The Ghost of Christmas Past, Young Scrooge, Fan, Dick Wilks, Fezziwig, Belle
In is own bed