Why is Bob Cratchit important to A Christmas Carol?

Answer 1

Bob Crachit is important in Christmas carol because his character and his family show a classic family in poverty. We know that Crachits family is exceptionally poor when it says ”such a small pudding for such a large family” This has a negative impact on the reader as they know that scrooge could decide if the Crachits were rich or poor yet Scrooge chooses keep the Crachits in poverty by giving Bob such a low salary furthermore the reader could be frustrated as Bob Cratchit is grateful that scrooge is paying him and even toasts to him on Christmas Day “to Mr scrooge the founder of the feast” this also shows that Bob likes Scrooge even though he mistreats him. This could make the reader feel guilt as they may have more money than Bob Crotchet and take it for granted. Bob Crotchet is also important as he is a perfect example of how scrooge treats him.