A Christmas Carol: Writing Assessment

A Christmas Carol Assessment: Writing Assessment

Everybody knows the classic Christmas story, “A Christmas Carol”, and are most likely familiar with The Three Ghosts of Christmas. The version I was assigned to read was a shorter version of the original and did not include all the same events. But of course, it included the ghosts. They tried to help Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted, wretched, old man to find the light before it was too late. They reminded him of his happy past, showed him his current effect on other people’s lives, and revealed to him what would become of him if he continued on his dark path. Without these ghosts to guide him away from it, he would have ended up like his friend Marley. He became a non-stop traveler as
When Ebenezer first met the giant ghost, he was seated upon a throne of meat, mince pies, and many other festive foods! This time, Scrooge was prepared and much more polite. Before vanishing with the giant, Scrooge says; “Spirit conduct me where you will, tonight if you aught to teach me, let me profit by it!” They both arrived at the house of Scrooge’s employee, Bob Cratchit, who had a rather large family. His wife and children were dressed in their finest clothes, although they were worn, and set the table with their Christmas feast, which was not large at all. Scrooge then turned his attention to Bob carrying his very ill, crippled son on his shoulders as they entered their small shabby home singing happily. He watched as the family laughed and sang joyously together, not giving any notice to how little they had. Tiny Tim, was the sickest boy with the richest spirit, Scrooge asked whether he would live or not, the Spirit replied negatively. They leave soon after Bob raised his glass to Scrooge, and his wife began insulting Scrooge and complaining. They reappeared at Scrooge’s nephew’s home where him and his other rich guests were playing a guessing game. Scrooge played along as Fred gave clues; it is a live, disagreeable, savage animal who growls and grunts and talks on the streets of London. As they begin to vanish Scrooge heard Fred’s wife shout “I KNOW! IT’S YOUR UNCLE SCROOGE!” “Yes!” replied Fred. Scrooge returned home and fell asleep thinking about Bob, Tiny Tim, and his nephew. During these events, the Ghost of Christmas Present showed Scrooge how rich is he in wealth, yet how poor he is in spirit. He shows how little some people can have, and how much happiness and love they share. Scrooge realizes that although he is content with his own miserable life, it has an impact on