He believed being poor was a choice and he had made tough choices in life to get his fortune, why should he help those not wiling to make the same sacrifices he made.
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Scrooge's disdain for the poor can be attributed to his greed and selfishness, which lead him to prioritize wealth and material gain over empathy and compassion for others. His focus on financial success blinded him to the struggles and humanity of those less fortunate, causing him to view them with contempt and indifference.
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 is to stingy.
Scrooge believes that the poor should go to prisons and workhouses instead of relying on charity from others.
Scrooge promised the portly man to increase his charitable donations for the poor and make amends for his past selfish behavior.
Scrooge believes that the poor belong in workhouses or prisons if they are unable to support themselves through their own means. He sees no obligation to care for or assist them beyond what is strictly necessary.