That the poor should die and reduce the surplus population
When the gentlemen refer to the poor not wanting to go to the work house (remember the work house treated people appallingly almost like criminals ) they cite that many would rather die first. Scrooges reply was simple , "They better had then and decrease the surplus population". This literally come back to haunt him when he asks the ghost of Christmas Present if tiny Tim be spared his death, the ghost replies "he better had then and decrease the surplus population"
Its the Ghost of Christmas Present that makes this statement. This follows Scrooges query when they stood in the Cratchit household on Christmas Morning. Scrooge sees Tiny Tim and asks of his further, the ghost states I see an empty chair by the fire and a crutch without an owner. Scrooge is horrified to realise that Tim is destined to die. The Ghost rebukes Scrooges plea to say that is not so by saying "If these shadows remain unaltered by the Future, none other of my race,'' returned the Ghost, will find him here. What then? If he be like to die, he had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.''
It is true to say that; If a prey population decreases, the population of its predator probably will decrease as well.
This follows Scrooges query when they stood in the Cratchit household on Christmas Morning. Scrooge sees Tiny Tim and asks of his further, the ghost states I see an empty chair by the fire and a crutch without an owner. Scrooge is horrified to realise that Tim is destined to die. The Ghost rebukes Scrooges plea to say that is not so by saying "If these shadows remain unaltered by the Future, none other of my race,'' returned the Ghost, will find him here. What then? If he be like to die, he had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.''
The love of a family
The love of a family
He was a good business man and a good friend to Scrooge
Scrooge
Scrooge's gravestone in the story "A Christmas Carol" reads, "Ebenezer Scrooge" followed by the reference to his famous phrase, "He lived in repentance and died in joy."
He was starting to enjoy himself
In "A Christmas Carol," Bob Cratchit refers to Scrooge as his employer. He mentions Scrooge as "the Founder of the Feast" when discussing Christmas dinner with his family, highlighting Scrooge's financial impact on their lives. Despite Scrooge's harsh demeanor, Bob Cratchit still tries to maintain a sense of respect and gratitude towards him.
Bah humbug