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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a short story of forgiveness, redemption, family, and moral responsibility.
Scrooge is an old miser who has cut himself off from human contact and has centered his life on gaining as much wealth as possible. This started in his childhood by being abandoned by his family at boarding school. With no family contact or real friends Scrooge grew to only concentrate on gaining wealth. This turned him into a cold man who lives a cold life in a cold house. He is set on a path of redemption by the visit of the Ghosts of Past, Present, and Future. This changes the course of this life. His redemption is brought about when he understands that there is genuine warmth in the world and it can be his if he reaches out. He learns to understand and become family, not only to his nephew, but the son of his employee and the others around him.
This short story shows how the past can shape one present and future. It shows how the seed of greed can be planted by neglect. How greed can overcome generosity and lead to a lack of moral responsibility. It also shows how generosity can overcome greed and lead to responsibility that helps others. Redemption is always possible as is forgiveness. Sometimes the one we need to forgive is ourselves to begin the healing process.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a short story of forgiveness, redemption, family, and moral responsibility.
Scrooge is an old miser who has cut himself off from human contact and has centered his life on gaining as much wealth as possible. This started in his childhood by being abandoned by his family at boarding school. With no family contact or real friends Scrooge grew to only concentrate on gaining wealth. This turned him into a cold man who lives a cold life in a cold house. He is set on a path of redemption by the visit of the Ghosts of Past, Present, and Future. This changes the course of this life. His redemption is brought about when he understands that there is genuine warmth in the world and it can be his if he reaches out. He learns to understand and become family, not only to his nephew, but the son of his employee and the others around him.
This short story shows how the past can shape one present and future. It shows how the seed of greed can be planted by neglect. How greed can overcome generosity and lead to a lack of moral responsibility. It also shows how generosity can overcome greed and lead to responsibility that helps others. Redemption is always possible as is forgiveness. Sometimes the one we need to forgive is ourselves to begin the healing process.