A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act II 265 266 NOTES 1

Home , A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Carol (play), Ebenezer Scrooge, Fellow Passengers, Jacob Marley, My Christmas

234 needed atthehighendofrange. proficiently, with scaffoldingas grades 6–8textcomplexityband stories, dramas, andpoems, inthe comprehend literature, including By theendofyear, readand Reading Literature  Annotation First-Read GuideandModel Horovitz ofhisownfather. is Scrooge, whoreminds his favorite.Surprisingly,it about whichcharacterwas into aplay,hethought adapted Dickens’s novel screenwriter.” AsHorovitz television writer, orperhaps would be“ourgreatest were alivetoday,he imagines thatif Dickens masterful storyteller.” He refers toDickensas“a and stories.Today, Horovitz appreciate Dickens’s style however, hecameto Dickens. Ashegotolder, not likebooksbyCharles Horovitz (b.1939)did As ateenager, Israel About the Playwright

Tool Kit STANDARDS

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS MAKING MEANING

Scrooge and Marley, I Act A Christmas Carol: opportunity tocompletetheclose-read notesafteryourfirstread. Apply thesestrategiesasyouconductyourfirstread. You willhavean First ReadDRAMA review yourrankings.Markchangestooriginalrankingsasneeded. After completingthefirstread, comebacktotheconceptvocabularyand least familiar(6). with eachword. Then,rankthewords inorder from mostfamiliar(1)to Scrooge andMarley,ActI.Before reading, notehowfamiliaryouare You willencounterthefollowingwords asyouread AChristmasCarol: Concept Vocabulary have already read. already knowandwhatyou the selectiontowhatyou CONNECT as theydo. and where and whenithappens, is about,whathappens, NOTICE why thoseinvolvedreact malcontent impossible covetous the play whom theplay resolute morose WORD miser ideas within ideas within the selection. by writingabriefsummaryof the Comprehension Check and you wanttorevisit. vocabulary andkeypassages ANNOTATE RESPOND YOUR RANKING by marking by marking by completing by completing

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. Schoolmates The Schoolmaster Fan, Young ManScrooge BoyScroogeLittle A BandofDancers A BandofSingers Four JocundTravelers The GhostofChristmasPast Fred, Bob Cratchit, Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, CHARACTERS working classsuffered. In thisboomingeconomy,thewealthylivedinluxury,butpoorand England duringthenineteenthcentury,atimeofrapidindustrialgrowth. adapted, showssympathyforthestrugglesofpoor. Thestoryissetin Charles Dickens’s novella, BACKGROUND Specters (Various), Do-Gooder Portly Thin Do-Gooder money-boxes alive dead, whichistosaystill

Scrooge’s sister little Scrooge’s nephew

Scrooge’s clerk a specter

carrying not yet A ChristmasCarol, Fezziwig, Peter Cratchit, Martha Cratchit, Martha Cratchit, Belinda Mrs. Cratchit, Some Bakers The GhostofChristmas Scrooge’s LostLove’s Husband Scrooge’s LostLove’s Daughter Scrooge’s LostLove More Dancers A Fiddler Young Scrooge Dick, daughter co wife Present employer ‑ worker

young Scrooge’s

from whichthisplaywas a fineandfair

Bob Crachit’s a son

another another a daughter A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI Christmas and Marley and Israel Horovitz Scrooge Carol: Act I Act Some More MenofBusiness A Gentlewoman A Poulterer Joe, Mrs. Dilber A Charwoman Drunks, Scoundrels, Women of Three MenofBusiness The GhostofChristmas Scrooge’s Niece, Tiny Tim Cratchit, Adam, An IndebtedFamily A Corpse, the Streetsthe Future, goods dealer A

an oldsecond-hand

a youngboy

ANCHOR TEXT ANCHOR a mutePhantom

very like Scroogevery like MULTIMEDIA SCAN FOR

Fred’s wife another son another

DRAMA

235 Scrooge’s character? the reader’s understandingof playwright’s word choiceaffect 236 CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ greedy andjealous covetous NOTES words? playwright havechosenthese paragraph 4. of descriptivewords in 1.

writing businessletters. keeping financialrecords and counting-house n.office for

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS (KUHV uhtuhs) Whymightthe Marktheuse Howdoesthe adj.

4 3 2 1 7 6 5 Hide-a-Way. Home; Scrooge’s School;Fezziwig’sOffices; OldJoe’s Chambers andOffices; theCratchitHome;Fred’s and around theCityofLondon,includingScrooge’s THE PLACEOFPLAY house [A spotlightfadesup,StageRight,onScrooge, in hiscounting- doornail. Ebenezer Scrooge .[Pause;remembers ] Iamdeadasa clerk, theundertaker.andbymychiefmourner The register ofmyburial was signedbytheclergyman, the dead. [Helaughs.]Oh,no,there’s nodoubt thatIamdead. Marley. [Cackle-voiced]MynameisJacobMarleyandIam auditorium.] D.C. Heisancient;awful,dead-eyed.speaksstraightoutto [Ghostly musicinauditorium.A singlespotlightonJacobMarley, Scene 1 THE TIMEOFPLAY the morningafterChristmas,1843. play takesplaceonChristmasEve,Day, and with him.] [Marley movestowardsScrooge; twosteps.Thespotlightstays collect whatisdueme. them jailed,if Ihaveto.Theyowememoneyandwill Scrooge. TheyowememoneyandIwillcollect.have [Scrooge countsandmumbles.] voice. Lookathim.him. his thinlipsblue;andspeaksoutshrewdly inhisgrating nose, shrivelshischeek,stiffens hisgait;makeseyesred, The coldwithinhimfreezes hisoldfeatures, nipshispointed sinner! secret, andself-contained, andsolitaryasanoyster. wrenching, grasping,scraping, clutching,covetous,old tightfisted handatthegrindstone,Scrooge! asqueezing, I present himtoyou:Ebenezer Scrooge .England’smost pitifully. Afteramoment’s pause] Ghostly musiccontinues,under. Marleylooksacross atScrooge; head andshoulders.We shallnotyetseeintotheofficesandsetting. “Scrooge andMarley,Ltd.” ThespotlightistightonScrooge’s 1 counting.LetteringonthewindowbehindScrooge reads:

The entire actionofthe

Various locationsin

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 administrator, mysoleassign,residuary legatee, how manyyears.Scrooge wasmysoleexecutor, mysole Marley. [Disgusted]HeandIwere partnersforIdon’tknow solemnized man ofbusinessontheverydaymyfuneral,and up bythesadeventofmydeath,butthathewasanexcellent sole friendandmymourner. ButScrooge wasnotsocut induce the explosion of the odd flash-pot, I.H.] induce theexplosionof oddflash-pot, [N.B. Marley’scomingsandgoingsshould,from timetotime, away .] him. Musicin.Marleyflies [This ghostlybellringsinthedistanceagain.Marley looks about light alldaythisday. Only three! andquitedarkoutsidealready: ithasnotbeen [The clocksoutsidestrikethree.] feet uponthepavementstonestowarmthem. . beating theirhandsuponbreasts, andstampingtheir hear the peopleinthecourtgowheezingupanddown, outside: foggywithal:and,if youlistenclosely, youcan busy inhiscounting-house.Itiscold,bleak,bitingweather counting-house. Where else? ChristmaseveandScrooge is now thestory:once-upon-a-time.Scrooge isbusyinhis with Scrooge andwatchhim playouthisscroogey life. Itis The belltollsandlmusttakemyleave. You muststayawhile D.C., talkingdirectly totheaudience. Pauses] Scrooge hasdisappeared intotheblack voidbeyond.Marleywalks Scrooge, now, headingD.again.Ashedoes,“takes”thelight: [A ghostlybellringsinthedistance.Marley moves awayfrom warning allhumansympathytokeepitsdistance. he likes!To edgehiswayalongthecrowded pathsoflife, But whatdoesScrooge care ofanythis?Itistheverything stands nexttoScrooge now. Theyshare, soitseems,aspotlight .] not once,inquire theway tosuchandaplace.[Marley what itiso’clock,nomanorwomannow, oreverinhislife, implored himtobestowatrifle, nochildren everaskhim are you?Whenwillyoucometoseeme?”Nobeggars street tosay, withgladsomelooks,“MydearScrooge, how moves closertoScrooge] Nobodyhaseverstoppedhiminthe And it’scheaperthanpaintinginanewsign,isn’tit?[Pauses; Marley. Heanswerstobothnames.It’sallthesamehim. business callhimScrooge andsometimestheycallhim door: Scrooge andMarley. Sometimespeoplenewtoour There itstands,onthewindowandabovewarehouse disgust] Heneverpaintedoutmynamefrom thewindow. 3 itwithanundoubtedbargain. [Pausesagainin A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI 2 my NOTES 2. 3.

being sarcastic. remembered. Marleyis solemnized v. she dies. someone’s homeafterheor term forapersonwhoinherits sole residuary legateen.legal honored or

237 character? attitude reveal aboutScrooge’s ill-tempered 238 CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ morose adj. NOTES Christmas? as hisnephew, thatcelebrate Scrooge thinkofpeople,such Christmas. Scrooge’s attitudetoward in paragraph10thatshow 5. 4.

scarf. comforter n.long,woolen Humbug interj.nonsense.

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS Whatdoes (muh ROHS) Markwords Whatdoesthis gloomy; 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Cratchit rubshishandstogether, putsonawhitecomforter to barely castalight:perhaps itisonepitifullyglowing coal? tank ofacubicle,copyingletters.NearCratchitisfire sotinyas vision, weseeScrooge’s clerk,BobCratchit,whositsinadismal work. Nearhimisatinyfire. Hisdoorisopenandinhislineof offices ofScrooge andMarley,Ltd.Scrooge sitsathisdesk, song, soundfadesunderandintothedistance.Lightsupinset: [Christmas musicin,sungbyalivechorus,full.Atconclusionof Scene 2 done you! Scrooge. Letmeleaveitalone,then. Muchgoodithasever Nephew. Keepit!Butyoudon’tkeepit,Uncle. and letmekeepitinmine. Scrooge. Nephew! You keepChristmasinyourownway Nephew. Uncle! He should! pudding, andburiedwithastakeofhollythrough hisheart. Christmas” onhislips,shouldbeboiledwith own could workmywill,everyidiotwhogoesabout with“Merry for findingyourself ayear older, butnotanhourricher. IfI to youbutatimeofpayingbillswithoutanymoney; fools suchasthis?MerryChristmas?What’sChristmastime Scrooge. WhatelsecanIbe?Eh?Whenliveinaworldof Nephew. Don’tbecross, Uncle. Scrooge. Bah!Humbug! What reason haveyouto be morose? You’re richenough. Nephew. Come,then.Whatrighthaveyoutobedismal? enough! be merry?Whatreason have youtobemerry? You’re poor Scrooge. Ido!MerryChristmas?Whatrightdoyouhaveto mean that. Nephew. Christmasa“humbug,”Uncle?I’msure youdon’t Scrooge. Bah!Humbug! to you,Uncle!Godsaveyou! Nephew. [Cheerfully;surprisingScrooge] A merryChristmas you’re prepared tofindemployelsewhere! coal-box, won’tyou?Well, saveyourbreath, Cratchit!Unless you? Next,you’llbeaskingtoreplenish yourcoalfrom my Scrooge. Whatare youdoing,Cratchit? Acting cold,are enters, unseen.] tries toheathishandsaround hiscandle.Scrooge’s Nephew 5 4 and

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 17 16 15 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 don’t gointoParliament. the nephew] You’re quiteapowerfulspeaker, sir. Iwonderyou and you’llkeepyourChristmasbylosingsituation.[To Scrooge. [To theclerk]Letmehearanothersoundfrom you impropriety. Scrooge yellsathim.] pokes outhistinyfire, asifinexchangeforthemomentof [The Clerkinthetankapplauds,looksatfuriousScrooge and that itwilldomegood;andIsay, Godblessit! silver inmypocket,Ibelievethatithasdonemegood,and therefore, Uncle,thoughithasneverputascrapof goldor another raceofcreatures boundonotherjourneys. And as if theyreally were fellow-passengerstothegrave,andnot their shut-upheartsfreely, andtothinkofpeoplebelowthem only timeIknowof,whenmenandwomenseemtoopen Christmas time,whenithascomeround—as agoodtime:the among therest. Butlamsure thatlalwaysthought of good, bywhichIhavenotprofited, Idaresay. Christmas Nephew. There are manythingsfrom whichIhavederived Scrooge. Goodafternoon! Nephew. And aHappy New Year! Scrooge. Goodafternoon! Christmas, Uncle! and I’llkeepmyChristmashumortothelast.So A Merry resolute. ButIhavemadethetrialinhomagetoChristmas, Nephew. Iamsorrywithallmyheart,tofindyouso Scrooge. Goodafternoon! cannot webefriends? Nephew. Iwantnothingfrom you; Iasknothingofyou;why Scrooge. Goodafternoon,Nephew! married either. Whygiveitasareason fornotcomingnow? Nephew. Nay, Uncle,younevercametoseemebefore I “Merry Christmas!”[Turns from Nephew]Goodafternoon. in yourentire lifetime whichisevenmore ridiculousthan Scrooge. That,sir, istheonlythingthatyouhavesaidtome Nephew. BecauseIfellinlove. Scrooge. Whydidyougetmarried? Nephew. But,why?Why? your family! Scrooge. I’dratherseemyself dead thanseemyself with tomorrow. Nephew. Don’tbeangry, Uncle.Come!Dinewithus 6 A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI NOTES resolute determined 6.

ways liketheU.S.Congress. body ofGreat Britain,insome Parliament nationallegislative (REHZ uhloot) adj.

239 240 NOTES disagreeable; unreasonable impossible 8. 7.

for thementallyill. Bedlam n.hospitalinLondon liberality n.generosity.

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS (ihm POSuh buhl) adj.

34 33 32 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 Portly Man.WePortly havenodoubthisliberality died sevenyearsagothisverynight. Scrooge. Mr. Marleyhasbeendeadthesesevenyears.He of addressing Mr. Scrooge, orMr. Marley? Scrooge] Scrooge andMarley’s,Ibelieve.Havethepleasure Thin Man.[Carryingpapersandbooks;looksaround Cratchitto Cratchit. CanIhelpyou,gentlemen? is thin.Bothare pleasant.] Nephew. Godbless.[Onemanwhoentersisportly,theother God bless. will enter, asNephewexits]Gooddaytoyou,sir, and Cratchit. [OpeningthedoorforNephew;twoDo-Gooders better ChristianthanIam,sir. Nephew. Him?UncleEbenezerScrooge?Warmed? You are a warmed him. he’s alone.He’snoticedyourvisit.I’llwagervisithas Cratchit. Oh,mindhimnot,sir. He’sgettingoninyears,and Nephew. [To a MerryChristmas![Pauses]I’llretire toBedlam! shillings aweek.andtheperfectpairofyou,talkingabout and children tosupport.myclerkthere earning fifteen fine .toseetheperfectpairofyou;husbands,withwives Scrooge. [Callingacross tothem]Oh,fine,aperfection,just New Year . Cratchit. MerryChristmastoyousir, andavery, veryhappy Bob Cratchit. starts forthedoor;hestopsatCratchit‘scage.]MerryChristmas, intact . . .[Pause]Godblessyou,Uncle[Nephewturnsand most . . .[Pauses]No,Ishan’t.MyChristmashumoris Nephew. [HestandsfacingScrooge.] Uncle,youare the Scrooge. Are there noprisons? comforts, sir. necessities; hundreds ofthousandsare inwantofcommon at thepresent time.Manythousandsare inwantofcommon slight provision forthepooranddestitute,whosuffer greatly is more thanusuallydesirablethatweshouldmakesome Man. Portly At thisfestiveseasonoftheyear, Mr. Scrooge, it Thin Man.Thiswilltakebutamoment,sir. afternoon. Scrooge. [Handingbackthecard;unlookedat].Good calling card] represented byhissurvivingpartner.[Offers Cratchit]He’simpossible! 8 iswell 7

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 51 50 49 48 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 Scrooge. TheTreadmilI are not. Thin Man.Theyare. Still,Iwishthatcouldsaythey operation? Scrooge. And aren’t theUnionworkhousesstillin Man.Plentyofprisons. Portly shrug. Theymovetothedoor. Cratchithopsuptoopenitforthem .] [ my offices, sirs,whileIamstillsmiling. Scrooge. [Turns suddenlytothem.Pauses]Take yourleaveof Man.But,sir,Portly Mr. Scrooge .think ofthepoor. [Scrooge turnshisbackonthegentlemenandreturns tohisdesk.] gentlemen! people’s. Mineoccupiesmeconstantly. Goodafternoon, understand hisownbusiness,andnottointerfere withother Scrooge. It’snotmybusiness.enoughforamanto Thin Man.Butyoumightknowit! don’t knowthat. decrease thesurpluspopulation. Besides—excuseme—I Scrooge. Iftheywouldratherdie,hadbetterdoit,and Thin Man.Manycan’tgothere; and manywouldratherdie. must gothere. mentioned: theycostenough:andthosewhoare badlyoff my answer. Ihelptosupporttheestablishmentsthathave back tothem]SinceyouaskmewhatIwish,gentlemen,thatis Scrooge. Iwishtobeleftalone![ Pauses; turnsaway; Man. Portly You wishtobeleftanonymous? Scrooge. Nothing! shall Iputyoudownfor, sir? and Abundance rejoices. [Peninhand;aswellnotepad]What because itisatime,ofallothers,whenWant iskeenlyfelt, and drink,meansofwarmth.We choosethistime, are endeavoringtoraiseafundbuythePoorsomemeat Christian cheerofmindorbodytothemultitude,afewus Man.UndertheimpressionPortly thattheyscarcely furnish useful course.[Pauses]I’mgladtohearit. first, thatsomethinghadoccurred tostopthemfrom their Scrooge. Ohhh,Isee.wasafraid,from whatyousaidat Thin Man.Bothverybusy, sir. vigor, then? The ThinManlooksatthePortlyMan.Theyare undone.They 9 andthePoorLaw 10 are infull A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI understanding ofthedrama? information affect your ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES CONCLUDE: QUESTION: for help. Portly Man’s reasons forasking paragraph 54thatdescribethe details reveal aboutthesetting? 10. 9.

unattractive places. worked extremely harshand poor sometimeslivedand workhouses inwhichthe Poor Lawof1834madethe relief fortheneedy.TheNew neighborhood toprovide overseers ofthepoorineach century PoorLawscalledfor Poor Lawtheoriginal16th- is usedtopunishprisoners. arranged around it,thisdevice of peopletreading steps bytheweight wheel turned the Treadmill kindofmill Whatdothese Markthewords in Howdoesthis

241 Cratchit’s character? conversation reveal about 242 CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES Scrooge? exchange betweenCratchitand playwright haveincludedthis Scrooge. Cratchit’s attitudetoward paragraphs 78–95thatshow

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS Whymightthe Markdetailsin Whatdoesthis 91 90 89 88 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 66 Cratchit. Sir! Scrooge. Don’tsayit,Cratchit.Iwarnyou. Cratchit. Butletmewishyoua. Scrooge. Don’tsayit,Cratchit. Cratchit. Oh,Iwill,sir. Iwill.promise you. And, sir. day. Behere alltheearliernextmorning! 25th ofDecember!Butlsupposeyoumusthave thewhole Scrooge. A poorexcuseforpickingaman’spocketevery Cratchit. It’sonlybutonceayear. day’s wagesfornowork. Scrooge. And yet,youdon’tthinkmeill-used whenIpaya Cratchit. Idon’tknow, sir. [Cratchit smilesfaintly.] half-a-crown forit,you’dthinkyourself ill-used,I’llbebound? Scrooge. It’snotconvenient,andit’sfair. IfIwastostop Cratchit. Ifquiteconvenient,sir. tomorrow, Isuppose? Scrooge. Hmmm.Oh,you’llbewantingthewholeday day tomorrow, sir. and putsonhishat.]Ihopeyouhavea.verylovely Cratchit. Imustbegoinghome.[Hesnuffsouthiscandle Scrooge. Savedbysixbells,are you? o’clock.] Well, there itis,eh,six? Cratchit. Well, Idon’tknow, sir.[Theclock’s bellstrikessix a timeofyearforbeingloony.if youaskme. Scrooge. It’slessofatimeyearforbeingmerry, andmore at hisowncountingtable.HetalkstoCratchitwithoutlookingup.] [Cratchit Thin Man.Thankyou,sir, thankyou. [Cratchit opensthedoor;windandsnowwhistleintoroom.] Cratchit. Shhhh. Thin Man.What’sthis? [Cratchit Man.MerryChristmas. Portly Cratchit. Yes. A MerryChristmastobothofyou. to you,sir. Thin Man.Goodday, sir.[To silently squeezessomethingintothehandofThinMan.] closes thedoorandreturns tohisworkplace.Scrooge is Cratchit] A merryChristmas

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 100 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 smiling happily. music willbeheard,variouspeoplecross byScrooge, often a longslowcross ofthestage,sceneryshouldchange.Christmas [Scrooge willwalkalonetohisrooms from hisoffices.Ashemakes A noteonthecrossover, followingScene2: out thelight.] Scrooge. Bah!Humbug!Christmas![Heshuts outside. TheBoyleaves.] [Scrooge seizeshisrulerandwhacksattheimageofBoy Boy. [Singing]“Away inamanger..” window .] moves tohisdesk;gatheringcoat,hat,etc.A Boyappearsathis [And herunsoutthedoor, shuttingsamebehindhim.Scrooge Christmas, Mr. Scrooge! Cratchit. All right,then,sir.well[ Suddenly] Merry [Cratchit opensthedoor.] Scrooge. Cratchit! A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI NOTES

243 244 malcontent NOTES miser person whoisalwaysunhappy his orherowncomfort money, evenattheexpenseof who keepsandrefuses tospend 14. 13. 12. 11.

or distrustseveryone. throhp) n.apersonwhohates misanthrope (MIHSuhn back orsideofthefireplace. warming onaledgeatthe gruel onthehobthinbroth melt away. deliquesce (dehlihKWEHS)v. specter n.ghost.

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS (MY zuhr) (MAL kuhn tehnt) n.

greedy person n.

105 104 103 102 101 4 3 2 1 6 5 eternal mate.] rooms andhisencounterwiththemagicalspecter: will commentontheblacknessofnight,and,finally,reach his at asleep-stopping,middle-of-the-nightswarmofmosquitoes.He withhiswalking-stick,asmightaninsomniacswat bat attheflakes allowing snow toshowerthemlightly.Scrooge, bycontrast,will fall. Allpassers-bywillholdtheirfacestothesky,smiling, During Scrooge’s crossover tohisrooms, snowshouldbeginto characters, shouldseemcomicaltotheaudience. This statementofScrooge’s character, bycontrasttoallother hob, under thetable:nobodythere. Hefixeshiseveninggruelonthe sitting room, bedrooms, lumber-room. Helooksunderthesofa, goes; andthenhegoesslowlyupthestaircase. Hecheckseachroom: and walksacross thehalltostairs,trimminghiscandleashe thunder. Everyroom echoesthesound.Scrooge fastens thedoor [The soundofthedoorclosingresounds throughout thehouseas Pooh, pooh! nothing butscrews andnuts, Scrooge refuses thememory.] checks thebackofsame,probably forMarley‘spigtail.Seeing into theirnaturalimages.He sitsdownatthetableinfront ofthe [Scrooge walksinacircle abouttheroom. Thepictures changeback Bah! Humbug! them nowshowlikenessesofMarley. Scrooge blinkshiseyes.] sipping hisgruel.There are variouspictures onthewalls:allof misanthrope, contrast from allotherpeoplewhocross thestage:heis In short,Scrooge’s soundsandmovementswilldefinehimin at passingboys,asmightahorridoldhound. Scrooge, incontrasttoall,willgrumpandmumble.Hesnap There willbeoccasionalpleasantgreetings tossedathim. deliquesce. Scrooge stares wordlesslyhere. Theface,before hisveryeyes,does The hairiscuriouslystirred; eyeswideopen,dead:absentoffocus. angry, butlooksatScrooge as didtheoldMarleylookatScrooge. A musical sound:quickly:ghostly.Marley‘s image isnotatall rooms now. ThedoorknockerchangesandisnowMarley’sface. [Scrooge putshiskeyinthedoor’s keyhole. Hehasreached his center ofChristmasEve:deadblack:void. Scrooge. Nolightatall.nomoon that iswhatatthe Scene 3 14 sits near the tiny low-flamed fire, changeshisjacket.Scrooge sitsnearthetinylow-flamed 13 Itisaknockeragain.Scrooge opens thedoorand 11 themalcontent,miser.HeisScrooge. 12 Marley, his

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 takes hisheadandliftsitfrom hisshoulders.Hishead continues to against thewall.Marleystandsandscreams again.Thistime,he Scrooge standsandwalksbackwards screech, lightningflashes. cats The scream echoesabouteachroom ofthehouse.Batsfly, [Marley openshismouthandscreams aghostly,fearfulscream. Humbug! Itellyou:humbug! He picksupatoothpick.] [There isasilencebetweenthem.Scrooge ismadenervousbyit. of graveaboutyou,whateveryouare! fragment ofanunderdone potato.There’s more ofgravythan undigested bitofbeef,ablotmustard, acrumb ofcheese,a disorder ofthestomachmakes themcheat. You maybean Scrooge. Becauseeverylittlethingaffects them. A slight Marley. Whydoyoudoubtyoursenses? Scrooge. Idon’t. the table,atfront ofthefireplace .] You don’tbelieveinme. Marley. Ishall.[MarleysitsoppositeScrooge, in thechairacross Scrooge. Doitthen. Marley. Ican. Scrooge. Isee.canyousitdown? Marley. Inlife, Iwasyourbusiness partner:JacobMarley. Scrooge Whowere youthen? Marley. Ask mewhoIwas. Scrooge. Whoare you? Marley. Much! How now!Whatdoyouwantofme? the strickenScrooge.] purses fashionedofsteel.Heistransparent. Marleystandsopposite is fastenedcash-boxes,keys,padlocks,ledgers,deeds,andheavy vest, suitasusual,buthedragsanenormouschainnow, towhich [Marley’s Ghostenterstheroom. Heishorribletolookat:pigtail, believe it! Bah still!HumbugThisisnothappening!Iwon’t open.] and nowupthestairs.We heardoorsflying clanking, ofsomeenormouschainbeingdraggedacross thefloors; below Scrooge, inthebasementofhouse,there isthesoundof the phenomenon.Thebellsceasetheirringingallatonce.Deep continue ringingfornearlyhalfaminute.Scrooge isstunnedby Slowly, surely, beginstheringingofeverybellinhouse.They fire. A bellhangsoverhead. Itbeginstoring,ofitsownaccord. A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI NOTES

245 246 NOTES 15.

apparition n.ghost.

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 25 28 27 26 and lengthofthestrong coilyoubearyourself? Itwas fullas strange toyou?Orwouldknow, you,Scrooge, theweight in life. Imadeitlinkbylink,andyard byyard. Isitspattern tragic scream; from hisghostlybones.]Iwearthechainforged condemned todosoafterdeath.[Marleyscreams again;a and wide;if thatspiritgoesnotforthinlife, it is should walkabroad amonghisfellow-men,andtravelfar Marley. Itisrequired ofeverymanthatthespiritwithinhim the earth? And whydotheycometome? Scrooge. Ido.must.Butwhydospiritssuchasyouwalk or not? Marley. Manoftheworldlymind,doyoubelieveinme, trouble meso? Mercy! Dreadful apparition, all screaming. Scrooge, onhiskneesbefore Marley.] scream. Marley’sfaceagainappearsoneverypicture intheroom: 15 mercy! Why, O!whydoyou

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 Jacob? Scrooge. Couldn’tItake’emallat once,andgetitover, tolls one. path Itread. Expectthefirstonetomorrow, whenthebell Marley. Without their visits,youcannothopetoshunthe Scrooge. IthinkI’drathernot. Marley. Itis. Jacob? Scrooge. Would thatbethechanceandhopeyoumentioned, Marley. You willbehauntedbyThree Spirits. Scrooge. You were alwaysagoodfriendtome.Thank’ee! procuring, Ebenezer. hope ofescapingmyfate. A chanceandhopeofmy am here tonighttowarnyou thatyouhaveyetachanceand many andaday. Thatisnolightpartofmypenance.I you cansee,lmaynottell.Ihavesatinvisiblebeside Marley. HowisitthatIappearbefore youinashapethat flowery, Jacob!Pray! Scrooge. Iwill,butdon’tbehard upon me. And don’tbe Hear me,EbenezerScrooge! Mytimeisnearlygone. benevolence, were, all,my business.[Scrooge isquaking.] welfare wasmybusiness;charity, mercy, forbearance, BUSINESS!!! Mankindwasmybusiness.Thecommon explodeswithhim.] Marley. [Screams word“business”;a flash-pot Jacob. Scrooge. Butyouwere alwaysagood manofbusiness, changing hole;andwearyjourneysliebefore me! never roved beyondthenarrow limitsofourmoney- beyond ourcounting-house—markme!—inlife myspirit anywhere .[Hemoansagain.]Myspiritneverwalked is permittedtome.Icannotrest, Icannotstay, Icannotlinger ministers, tootherkindsofmen. A verylittlemore, isallthat regions, EbenezerScrooge, andisconveyedbyother Marley. Ihavenonetogive.Comfortcomesfrom other comfort tome,Jacob. Scrooge. Jacob.OldJacobMarley, tellmemore. Speak Scrooge; silently.] Marley watchinghimdanceabouttheroom. Marleywatches and wavestheunwantedchainaway.None,ofcourse,appears.Sees [Terrified thatachainwillappearabouthisbody,Scrooge spins labored onit,since.Itisaponderous chain. heavy andlongasthis,sevenChristmasEvesago. You have A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI character? paragraphs suggestabouthis Scrooge’s reaction inthese CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES this pointintheplay? words reveal aboutScrooge at Scrooge’s reaction toMarley. paragraphs 30–34thatshow Whatdothese Markthewords in Whatdoes

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UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 46 45 44 43 2 1 now. Heendeavorstopierce thedarknesswithhisferret that one:Scrooge. [Movestostaircase, belowScrooge] Seehim miser: thatone,mypartnerinlife, inbusiness,andeternity: completely, weare—you andI—witnesstothechangingofa feel mypresence, nevertheless,for, unlessmysenses failme be quitevisibletoyou,butinvisiblehim.[Smiles ] Hewill Marley. [ into view, intheirplace.] ended, thechoirshouldfadeoutofviewandMarley Marley shutter andwalksdownthestairs.Heexaminesdoorbywhich Carolers carol outofdoors,inthedistance.Scrooge closesthe the shutterandallisquiet,asitshouldbeonChristmasEve. blocked from hisview. Allsoundstops.Afterapause,here-opens looks outside.Hepullstheshutterclosed,sothatsceneis leave me!I’mfrightened![HeseesthatMarleyhasgone. Scrooge. [Rushingtothewindow]Jacob!No,Don’t out intothebleak,darknight.Heisgone.] joins intotheirmournfuldirge. Heleanstothewindowandfloats confused soundoflamentation.Marley, afterlisteningamoment, by,carryingmoney-boxesandchains.Theymakea specters fly window andbeckonstoScrooge towatch.Outsidethewindow, [Marley placeshisheadbackuponshoulders.Heapproaches the remember whathaspassedbetweenus! but youmaynot. And lookthat,foryourownsake,you has ceasedtovibrate.Lookseemenomore. Othersmay, The third uponthenextnightwhenlaststroke of twelve Marley. Expectthesecondonnextnightatsamehour. [There issilenceagain.Thelights fadeout.] suddenly] Sorry! undigested bitof.[Thunderandlightningintheroom; happened inmyfoulestdream-mind, didn’tit? An Humbug! [Helooksabouttheroom .] Ididimagineit.Itonly eyes. course, andauseofscrim appear thatthechoirissingingsomewhere outsideofthehouse, his bed,deadtotheworld,asleep,indarkenedroom. Itshould an onstagechoirofchildren, spotlighted,D.C.Above,Scrooge in [Christmas music,choral,“HarktheHeraldAngelsSing,”sungby Scene 4 17 [ To audience]Seehim,now. Helistensforthehour. first entered.] Directly toaudience]From thispointforth.Ishall No onehere atall!DidIimagine allthat? 16 isthussuggested.Whenthesinging

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Marley. Doeshetakethistobeavisionofhisgreen grocer? Past. Iam. Are youtheSpirit,sir, whosecomingwasforetold tome? called Past.] spring from the crown ofitshead.Holdscapinhand.TheSpiritis Clearjetsoflight dress trimmedwithfresh summerflowers. cinches waist.Branchoffresh green hollyinitshand,buthas arms, butdelicatelegsandfeet.Wears whitetunic; lustrous belt like an oldman:whitehair, butunwrinkledskin,long,muscular figure standsbefore Scrooge—like achild,yetatthesametime [Ghostly musicagain,butofanewnature totheplay.A strange Scrooge. A hand!Whoownsit!Hello! draws backthecurtainsbyhisbed.Heseesit.] oflight.Scrooge sitsup,inasudden.A hand There isaflash [A heavybellthudsitsonering;dulland definitelyoneo’clock. Marley. .Doze,Ebenezer, doze. if Iallowedmyself anothershortdoze. hour one?ThisisagameinwhichIlosemysenses!Perhaps, [Repeats] A quartertoit!Butwhere’s theheavybellof for one?[Ding,dong] A quarterpast[Repeats]Half-past! ghostly friendswillcome.[Pauses;listens]Where’s thechime Scrooge. Another quarterandit’llbeone Marley’s from moneytomen? even still!Whateverwillittaketoturnthefaithofamiser Marley. You see?Hedoesnot,withfaith,believeinmefully, [Marley appearsinhisroom. Hespeakstotheaudience.] Was this adream? things thathappeninthedaylight![Hereturns tohisbed.] due, promissory notes, I cannot inanywayafford tolosemydays.Securities come Quiet, normalfortheseason,cold.Itiscertainlynotnoon. [He runstowindow;unshutterssame;itisnight.]Night,still. anything hashappenedtothesun,andthisistwelveatnoon! whole dayandfarintoanothernight.Itisn’tpossiblethat into theclock’sworks!Icouldn’thavesleptthrough the was pasttwowhenIwenttobed. An iciclemusthavegotten Scrooge. [Astonished]Midnight!Whythisisn’tpossible.It of twelve.] approaches oneo’clock,butthebellsstoptheirsoundathour [The bellstoll.Scrooge isawakenedandquakesasthehour 18 interest oninvestments:theseare A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI increase thetension? details worktogetherto CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES details? playwright haveincludedthese setting. paragraph 4thatdescribethe 18.

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by something. attention; totallycarriedaway rapt adj.givingcomplete

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 4 3 2 1 dissolves intoanother. Christmasmusicagain] Lovelycrystalsofmusicare heard.Thescene sparkly flickers. [Scrooge touchesthespirit’s heartandthelightsdissolveinto and youshallbeupheldinmore thanthis! Past. [Pointingtohisheart]Bearbutatouchofmyhandhere Scrooge. [Panicked]Fly, butIamamortalandcannotfly! me! [HeleadsScrooge tothewindow .] Past. [MotioningtoScrooge andtakinghisarm]Rise!Flywith Scrooge. Mywhat? Past. Your reclamation, then.Take heed! peacefully through thisnight. welfare tohavebeenleftalonealtogether, tohaveslept really, kindspirit,itwouldhavedoneallthebetterformy understand thatIamplentyobligedforyourconcern,but, Scrooge. Nottosoundungrateful,sir, andreally, pleasedo Past. Yourwelfare. with me? Scrooge. MayIask,please,sir, whatbusinessyouhavehere Past. Yourpast. Scrooge. Longpast? Past. IamtheGhostofChristmas Scrooge. Who,andwhatare you? suggest rapt. sternly] You’d bestpayyourmostcareful attention.Iwould your veryeyes,returns tolife, amongtheliving.[To audience, long, longforgotten. [Pause]Thisone—thisScrooge—before with athousandthoughts,andhopes,joys, and care of athousandodorsfloatingintheair, eachoneconnected Marley. You seethisScrooge: strickenbyfeeling.Conscious face totheaudience.] appears besidehim;takesScrooge’s faceinhishands,andturns [Scrooge freezes, staringatthefieldbeyond. Marley’sghost boy here! Scrooge. GoodHeaven!Iwasbred inthisplace.Iwasa covered byasoft,downysnow: acountryroad.] an openstage.Inthebackground, weseeafieldthatisopen; [Scrooge andtheGhostofChristmasPast walk togetheracross Scene 5 19

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 something: that’sall. my doorlastnight.Ishould liketohavegivenhim Scrooge. There wasaboysingingChristmasCarol outside Past. Whatisthematter? weeping] Iwish.[Drieshiseyesoncuffah!it’stoolate! head .alone[Pauses;weeps]poorboy. [Pauses;stopshis Scrooge. It’sme.[Pauses;weeps]Poorboy. Helivedinsidehis Past. You must,Mr. Scrooge, youmust. Scrooge. Icannotlookonhim! desk: aloneinavastspace,void.] boy, theyoungScrooge, sittingandweeping,bravely,aloneathis [Scrooge fallstotheground; sobbing as hesees,andwesee,asmall left there still. quite deserted. A solitarychild,neglectedbyhisfriends,is Past. Look,you,sir, aschoolahead.Theschoolroom isnot bows hishead.] Scrooge. [Afteralongpause ] None.Nogood.None.[He Scrooge? . right? WhatgoodhasMerryChristmaseverdoneyou,Mr. Christmas toyou,Mr. Scrooge? OutuponMerryChristmas, Christmas thattheysaytooneanother!WhatisMerry Past. But,whydoyouremember itsohappily?ItisMerry their song! Scrooge. Listen!Iknowthesemen!remember thebeautyof harmony—“God RestYe MerryGentlemen.”] [Four jocundtravelersenter, singingaChristmassonginfour-part have noconsciousnessofus. Past. Theseare butshadowsofthingsthathavebeen.They to seeitallatonce.Heweepsagain.] bridge, mychurch, mywindingriver![Staggersabout,trying Scrooge. Rememberit!Iwouldknowitblindfolded!My Past. You recollect theway? quickly! To bestagnantinthisplaceis,forme,unbearable! Kind SpiritofChristmasPast,leadmewhere youwill,but from theeatingofovermuchgrease .nothing [Suddenly] Scrooge. Uponmycheek?Nothing.ablemishontheskin upon yourcheek? Past. Your lipistrembling, Mr. Scrooge. And whatisthat again.] andpuffofsmokeMarleyisgone [There isasmallflash A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI description? on Scrooge basedonthis of ChristmasPast’s effect conclude abouttheGhost NOTES CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ words? playwright reveal through these behavior. Scrooge’s emotionsand paragraphs 15–19thatdescribe Whatdoesthe Markwords in Whatcanyou

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UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 Scrooge. Yes, sir, Iknowsir. Schoolmaster. You are totravel,MasterScrooge. Fan. Pleased,sir.[Shecurtsies.] [Two boysstruggleonwithScrooge’s trunk.] Fan, sir. Boy. Oh,Schoolmaster, I’dlike youtomeetmylittlesister, Schoolmaster. MasterScrooge? Schoolmaster.] [The doorburstsopenandintotheroom burstswithitthe Boy. O!Quiet,Fan.ItistheSchoolmaster, himself! Fan. Whoisthat,Ebenezer? once! Heistotravel! Schoolmaster. BringdownMasterScrooge’s travelboxat hallway. Off.ItistheSchoolmaster.] with her. Suddenlywehearameanandterriblevoiceinthe [Laughing; shedragsatboy,causinghimtostumblethedoor Boy. You are quiteawoman,littleFan! Christmas long,andhavethemerriesttimeinworld. come backhere, butfirst, we’re tobetogetherallthe coach tobringyou. And you’re tobeamanandare neverto home; andhesaid“yes”.youshould;sentmeina was notafraidtoaskhimoncemore if youmightcome gently tomeonedearnightwhenIwasgoingbedthat than heeverusedtobe,andhome’slikeheaven!Hespokeso Fan. Yes! Home,forgoodandall!Fatherissomuchkinder Boy. Home,littleFan? Fan. Dear, dearbrother, Ihavecometobringyouhome. Past standwatchingthescene,unseen.] and heis,say,twelve.ElderScrooge andtheGhostofChristmas much youngerthanthisslightlyolderScrooge. Sheis,say,six, The doortotheroom opensandayounggirlenters.Sheismuch, [The boy—aslightlyolderScrooge—sits aloneinachair, reading. still alone. Scrooge. Look!Me,again!Oldernow![Realizes]Oh,yes . . . up onolderboy] oflight.A puffofsmoke.Lights [Lights outonalittleboy.A flash another Christmas. Past. [Smiles;waveshishandtoScrooge] Come.Letussee

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 loved her. Scrooge. Oh,mydear, dearlittlesister, Fan.howI Past lookingatthem.] [Lights fadeoutonallbutBoylookingatFan;andScrooge and Boy. Uh,well,goodbye,Schoolmaster. well, then.[Outstretches hand]Goodbye,Scrooge. Schoolmaster. [Amazed]I.uhharumph .uhh awaiting it.[Shesmiles,curtsies,lowershereyes.]pardon, sir. your goodbyetomybrother, Ebenezer, whostandsstillnow Fan. Pardon, sir, butlbelievethatyou’veforgotten tosay Schoolmaster. What’sthis? Boy. Fan! Schoolmaster.] [All starttoexit,butFangrabsthecoattailofmeanold A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI NOTES

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56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 70 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 the baker, etc.Alldance.Fullnumberwantedhere. Throughout the music. Allemployeescomein:workers,clerks,housemaids, cousins, followed bysixyoungadultmalesuitors.Theyare dancingtothe [The fiddlerplays.Three youngdaughtersofFezziwigenter Hi-ho, Matthew!Fiddleaway.where are mydaughters? enters, fiddling.] pictures, trimthelamps,etc.Thespaceisclearnow. A fiddler [The youngmencleartheroom, straightenthe sweepthefloor, ho, Dick!Chirrup, Ebenezer! Hilli-ho! Clearaway, andlet’shavelotsofroom here! Hilli- [They standatattentioninfront ofFezziwig;laughing] Eve, Dick.Christmas,Ebenezer! Fezziwig. Yo ho,myboys.Nomore worktonight.Christmas was Dick.PoorDick!Dear, dear! my soul,yes.There heis. He wasverymuchattachedtome, Scrooge. DickWilkins, tobesure! Myfellow-’prentice! Bless enter theroom. DickandEbenezer are [Dick Wilkins andEbenezerScrooge—a youngmanversion— laughs: callsoff] Yo ho,Ebenezer!Dick! Fezziwig. Quittin’time.[Hetakesoffhiswaistcoatand Quittin’ time. his pen;looksattheclock:sevenbellssound.] [Fezziwig sitsbehindalarge, highdesk, counting.Helaysdown Fezziwig, aliveagain! Scrooge. Why, it’soldFezziwig!Blesshisheart; up onanoldmaninWelsh wig:Fezziwig.] [They enterthewarehouse. Thelightscrossfade withthem, coming Past. We’ll havealook. Scrooge. Knowit?Wasn’t Iapprenticed there? Doyouknowit? Past. Fine,then.We moveon,Mr. Scrooge. Thatwarehouse, Scrooge. Yes. Past. True. Your nephew. Scrooge. Onechild. Past. Shediedawoman,andhad,asIthink,children. Scrooge. Soshehad. withered, butshehadalarge heart. Past. Always adelicatecreature, whomabreath mighthave Fezziwig’sapprentices.] 20 there?

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 Older Scrooge, thisoneamanintheprime ofhislife.Besidehim oflight,Ebenezerisgone,andinhisplacestands an [In aflash Past. Mytimegrows short!Quick! Scrooge allofasudden.] stretches andyawns.TheGhostofChristmasPastturnsto [Ebenezer enterstheroom andshutsdownallthelamps.He to myclerkjustnow!That’sall! Scrooge. No,no.lshouldliketobeablesayaword ortwo Past. Something,Ithink. Scrooge. Nothingparticular. Past. Whatisthematter? gave isquiteasgreat asif itcosthimafortune. light orburdensome; apleasure oratoil.Thehappinesshe power tomakeushappyorunhappy;ourservice Scrooge. Itisn’tthat!that,Spirit.Fezziwighadthe praise asyouandDicksolavishnow? four pounds,perhaps. Isthat somuchthathedeservessuch pounds Past. Was itnotasmallmatter, really? Hespentbutafew Dick. Ah, that’safact,Ebenezer. That’safact! have learnedawonderfullessonfrom themaster, Dick! apprentices withthesame dignityandthesamegrace.We best! IfeverIownafirmofmyown,shalltreat my Young Scrooge. Heisthebest,veryandabsolute as Mr. Fezziwig! Dick. We are blessed,Ebenezer, truly, tohavesuchamaster [Lights uponDickandEbenezer] Past. Shhh! Scrooge. Small! folks sofullofgratitude. Past. Itwasasmallmatter, thatFezziwigmadethosesilly alone now. Themusicisgone.] does themusic.Scrooge andtheGhostofChristmasPaststand away,as fat. Whenthedanceisended,theyalloff,floating Ebenezer, liftinghimandthrowing himabout.Sheisenormously lovingly scoldsherhusband.Theydance.Shedanceswith and Ebenezer. Themusicchanges:Mrs.Fezziwigenters.She Fezziwig danceswithhisdaughters.Dick Dick. Theycompeteforthedaughters,happily,indance. dancers. Ebenezerdanceswithallthree ofthedaughters,asdoes dance, foodisbrought intothefeast.Itis“eaten”indance,by 21 ofhismortalmoneyonyoursmallparty. Three or A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI understanding ofScrooge? these detailsdeepenyour CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES descriptions? playwright haveincludedthese personality. young Scrooge’s behaviorand paragraphs 70–76thatdescribe 21.

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UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 100 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 Man. You thinknot? yes! Scrooge. Ah, seek meoutandtrytowinnow? Ah, no! sight. Ifthishasneverbeenbetweenus,tellme, would you everything thatmademyloveofanyworthorvalue inyour Woman. Inachangednature: inanaltered spirit.In Man. Inwhatthen? Woman. Inwords. No.Never. Man. HaveIeversoughtrelease? Scrooge. [Quietly]Don’trelease me,madame . release you. I will notsay. ItisenoughthatIhavethoughtofit,andcan Woman. HowoftenandhowkeenlyIhavethoughtofthis, Scrooge. No! one inheartisfraughtwithmiserynowthatweare two. you are. Iam.Thatwhich promised happinesswhenwewere Woman. Your ownfeelingtellsyou thatyouwere notwhat Man. Iwasnotanotherman:aboy. it wasmade,youwere another man. were bothpoorandcontent tobeso. You are changed.When Woman. Ourcontractisanoldone.Itwasmadewhenwe I? Man. Am Woman. No. then? HaveIchangedtowards you? Man. Whatthen?Evenif Ihavegrown somuchwiser, what Scrooge. No! passion, Gain,engrosses you?HaveInot? nobler aspirationsfalloff onebyone,untilthemaster- Woman. You feartheworldtoomuch.HaveInotseenyour pursuit ofwealth! nothing itprofesses tocondemnwithsuchseverityasthe nothing onwhichitissohard aspoverty;andthere is Man. Thisisaneven-handeddealingoftheworld.There is Woman. A goldenone. Man. Whatidolhasdisplacedyou? has displacedme. Woman. Itmatterslittle.toyou,verylittle. Another idol speaks totheman,withhostility.] stands ayoungwomaninmourningdress. Sheiscrying.

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 127 126 125 124 123 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 112 111 110 109 108 speaks directly totheaudience.] Scrooge, whocontinueshislong,elderly cross tobed.Marley crosses thestagetohisbed,sleep.Marleyappearsbehind Scrooge’s hand.There isachild’s capinhisotherhand. Heslowly turned down,across thestage.A smallcandleburnsnowin Past isgone.Scrooge is,forthemoment,aloneonstage.Hisbedis . TheGhostofChristmas oflight:aflare [There isasuddenflash Leave me!Take meback!Hauntnolonger! silent.] moment around thestage:enormous,flimsy, [The facesofallwhoappeared inthissceneare nowprojected fora Scrooge. Removeme!Icannotbearit! Scrooge. have been.Theyare what theyare. Donotblameme,Mr. Past. Ihavetoldyouthesewere shadowsofthethingsthat Scrooge. Don’tsaythat!Spirit,remove mefrom thisplace. Man. [To exitedwoman]Fool.Mindlessloon.Fool. You fool!Mindlessloon! You fool! [She exits.Scrooge goestoyoungerman:himself .] Scrooge. No! Man. Goodbye. Scrooge. Don’tlethergo! Woman. Goodbye,Ebenezer. Scrooge. No! Woman. Yourself .alone Scrooge. No! yourself . awoke. Mayyoubehappyinthelife thatyouhavechosenfor unprofitable dream, from whichithappenedwellthatyou time, andyouwilldismissthememoryofit,asan makes mehopeyouwill—havepaininthis. A very, verybrief Woman. Please. You may—thememoryofwhatispasthalf Man. Please,I. Scrooge. Please,I. a fullheart,fortheloveofhimyouoncewere. and regret wouldsurely follow?Ido;andrelease you.With Gain; or, choosingher, doInotknowthatyourrepentance who inyourveryconfidencewithherweigheverythingby even Ibelievethatyouwouldchooseadowerlessgirl knows! Butif youwere free today, tomorrow, yesterday, can Woman. Iwouldgladlythinkotherwiseif Icould,heaven A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI 22 —you personality? understanding ofScrooge’s change deepenthereader’s CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES changed? which Scrooge’s feelingshave words reveal aboutthewaysin to hisyoungerself. 111–122, markScrooge’s words 22.

husband inmarriage. a womanbrought toher dowry, theproperty orwealth a dowerlessgirlwithout Whatdothese Inparagraphs Howdoesthis

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UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 130 129 128 Marley isgone.] oflightning.A Ghostymusic. clapofthunder.flash Batsfly. turn hiscoatofgrayintoablazenChristmasholly-red. [A hurry backtoyourseatsrefreshed andready foramiser—to Future, forIpromise youboth.[Smilesagain]So,Ipray be youranticipationforthespecterChristmasPresent and For you?Theplayhousetellsmethere’s hotcider, asshould He sleeps.Forhim,there’s evenmore trouble ahead.[Smiles] audience] [Scrooge drops thecap.Heliesatophisbed.sleeps.To of weakremorse . regret. askew, perhaps, oratarakishangle.Doffed nowinhonorof boyhood cap.donnedatopahopefulhairyhead was. [Pauses]Thecaphecarriesisfrom tenlivespast:his irresistible drowsiness causedbytherecognition ofwhat Marley. Scrooge mustsleepnow. Hemustsurrender tothe 23 Perhaps eventooheavytocarryinhispresent state

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© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. between characters.Inaplay,dialogueservesseveralkeyfunctions. Text Structure: DialogueinDrama Analyze CraftandStructure • • • • Act I of AChristmas Act Carol: and Scrooge Marley Use the below chart to identify and analyze examples of dialogue in Practice DIALOGUE EXAMPLE OF paragraph 2) hour.the (Scene4, point.for this Fromto audience] M paragraphs 9–23) humbug! (Scene3, you: Humbug! Itell you wantofme?... How now!Whatdo she speaks.Forexample: In adramaticscript,character’s nameappearsbefore thelinesheor between opposingforces. Dialogue advancestheplotanddevelopsconflict,orstruggle personalities. Characters’ wordsgivecluestotheir andspeechpatterns what charactersfeelandthink. When aplayisperformed,dialoguehelpstheaudienceunderstand arley M J en rs . Wait forme!Pleasewait . [Directly . P erez . Comeon,kids!We’re leaving. WHAT DOESITSAY? ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Dialogue isaconversation . MEAN? WHAT DOESIT Whatcancauseasuddenchangeinsomeone’s life? A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI CHARACTER? SHOW ABOUTTHE WHAT DOESIT to supportyouranswers. CITE TEXTUALEVIDENCE

261 Network. from thetexttoyourWord related points toturning Add interesting words 262 flexibly fromarange ofstrategies. andcontent,7 reading choosing words andphrases basedongrade of unknownandmultiple-meaning Determine orclarifythemeaning Language   speech. its precisemeaningorpartof of awordordetermineclarify digital, tofindthepronunciation reference materials, bothprint and c. Consultgeneral andspecialized clues tothemeaningofaword. Greek orLatinaffixesandrootsas b. Usecommon, grade-appropriate SCROOGE ANDMARLEY, ACTI

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WORD NETWORK UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT A CHRISTMASCAROL: Why TheseWords? 1. unhappy abouttheChristmasactivitiesgoingonaround him. demonstrates heisamalcontentwhenwalksthrough thestreet, shows heisamiserbyrefusing toshare hiscoalwithCratchit,and character andpersonalityinActIoftheplay.Forexample,Scrooge 2. 2. Concept Vocabulary 1. unhappy, person.” circumstances.” Asanoun, malcontentmeans“adiscontented,or the word malcontentmeans“dissatisfiedwithcurrent conditionsor Latin Prefix: mal- Word Study Practice 1. your understanding. Carol. Respondtotheprompts, usingthevocabularywords toshow 6. 5. 4. 3. 2.

morose covetous personality? What otherwords intheselectiondescribeScrooge’s characterand of Scrooge? How doestheconceptvocabularysharpenreader’s understanding that correctly usesit. prefix mal-.Record adefinitionforeachword andwriteasentence Using adictionaryorthesaurus,findthree otherwords thathavethe either asanounoranadjective. Write yourownsentencethat correctly usestheword malcontent, What actionsandbehaviorsmightbeexpectedofamiser? How wouldamalcontentbehaveatparty? impossible? What charactertraitsmightcauseapersontobeviewedas Describe asituationinwhichsomeonemightberesolute. How mightapersonbehaveif heorshewere morose ? What mightsomeonedoif heorshewere covetous?

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The conceptvocabularywords appearinAChristmas

The Latinprefix mal-means“bad.”Asanadjective,

The conceptvocabularywords relate toScrooge’s impossible resolute miser malcontent

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 3. 2. Subject-Verb Agreement Conventions 2. 1. toRespond items. these Write It 1. selection. Underline thesubject-verbagreement inthesesentencesfrom the Read It in number. agreement, whichmeansthatsubjectsandtheirverbsmustagree AGREEMENT RULES SUBJECT verb agrees closersubject. the with subject are joinedbyornor,the When asingularsubjectandplural take asingularverb. Singular subjectsjoinedbyornor by andtakeapluralverb. Two ormore singularsubjectsjoined Plural subjectandverb Singular subjectandverb

• • have correct subject-verbagreement. sentences havecompound subjects.Makesure that all thesentences Rewrite thefollowingsentencestocorrect thesubject-verb agreement. He isthebest,veryandabsolutebest! pictures, trimthelamps,etc. The youngmencleartheroom, sweepthefloor, straightenthe These are butshadowsofthingsthathavebeen.

or whentheydiffer innumber, refer totherulesinchartbelow. plural, theytakeapluralverb.Whenthesubjectsjoinedare singular conjunction suchasand,or, ornor. Whenthesubjectsjoinedare A compoundsubjectconsistsoftwosubjectsjoinedbya singular orplural,andthenmakesure itsverbmatches. To checksubject-verbagreement, determinewhetherasubjectis

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A truckorseveralcarsiswhatweneedforthistrip. Wood orstoneare agoodmaterialforthishouse. Mexico andCanadaispartofNorthAmerica.

Write afour-sentence paragraphinwhichatleasttwo

Writers needtomaintainsubject-verb ESSENTIAL QUESTION: EXAMPLE Books takeustonewplaces. Jake writesanewpoemeveryday. EXAMPLE English andmatharemyfavoritesubjects. Flowers oratreeiswhatthisyardneeds. Neither thebearnortigersarehappyinthatenclosure. Neither LucynorCarmentakesthisclass. Painting ordrawingisacreativeactivity. Whatcancauseasuddenchangeinsomeone’s life? A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActI speaking. grammar andusagewhenwritingor conventions ofstandardEnglish Demonstrate commandofthe Language  Scrooge andMarley. Act IofAChristmasCarol: fromwhat you’velearned Evidence Logandrecord new selection,gotoyour Before movingontoa 

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263 264 needed atthehighendofrange. proficiently, with scaffoldingas grades 6–8textcomplexityband stories, dramas, andpoems, inthe comprehend literature, including By theendofyear, readand Reading Literature  Israel Horovitz Playwright

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UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS MAKING MEANING least familiar(6). with eachword. Then,rankthewords inorder from mostfamiliar(1)to Scrooge andMarley,ActII.Before reading, notehowfamiliaryouare You willencounterthefollowingwords asyouread AChristmasCarol: Concept Vocabulary A Christmas Carol: Scrooge andMarley, II Act opportunity tocompletetheclose-read notesafteryourfirstread. Apply thesestrategiesasyouconductyourfirstread. You willhavean First ReadDRAMA review yourrankings.Markchangestooriginalrankingsasneeded. After completingthefirstread, comebacktotheconceptvocabularyand have already read. already knowandwhatyou the selectiontowhatyou CONNECT as theydo. and where and whenithappens, is about,whathappens, NOTICE why thoseinvolvedreact dispelled dispelled infinitely the play whom theplay earnest earnest parallel parallel altered WORD strive ideas within ideas within

the selection. by writingabriefsummaryof the Comprehension Check and you wanttorevisit. vocabulary andkeypassages ANNOTATE RESPOND YOUR RANKING by marking by marking by completing by completing

Israel Horovitz

BACKGROUND In mid-nineteenth century England, millions of peasants moved SCAN FOR MULTIMEDIA to the cities. There, they lived in overcrowded slums. Adults and many children worked up to 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. In contrast, factory owners and professionals lived in grand houses with at least one—and often many—servants. These differences in social conditions play a part in A Christmas Carol.

Scene 1

1 [Lights. Choral music is sung. Curtain. Scrooge, in bed, sleeping, in spotlight. We cannot yet see the interior of his room. Marley, NOTES opposite, in spotlight equal to Scrooge’s. Marley laughs. He tosses his hand in the air and a flame shoots from it, magically, into the air. There is a thunder clap, and then another; a lightning flash, and then another. Ghostly music plays under. Colors change. Marley’s spotlight has gone out and now reappears, with Marley in it, standing next to the bed and the sleeping Scrooge. Marley addresses the audience directly.]

2 Marley. Hear this snoring Scrooge! Sleeping to escape the © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. nightmare that is his waking day. What shall I bring to him now? I’m afraid nothing would astonish old Scrooge now. Not after what he’s seen. Not a baby boy, not a rhinoceros, nor anything in between would astonish Ebenezer Scrooge

A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act II 265 266 NOTES 1.

abundance. representing wealthand flowers, andgrain, overflowing withfruits, Horn ofPlentyhorn

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 14 13 12 11 10 18 17 16 15 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Plenty. sits Present, glorioustosee.Hebearsatorch, shapedasaHornof make thechamberdimwiththeirdelicioussteam.Uponthisthrone pears, immensetwelfthcakes,andseethingbowlsofpunch,that red hotchestnuts,cherry-cheeked apples,juicyoranges,luscious wreaths ofsausages,mince-pies, plumpuddings,barrels ofoysters, game, poultry,brawn,great jointsofmeat,sucklingpigs,long toformakindofthrone,Heaped uponthefloor, are turkeys,geese, called inthestagedirections oftheplay,Present—center ofroom. gone. InhisplacesitstheGhostofChristmasPresent— to be [Lights andthunderagain:more music.Marleyisofasudden Scrooge. Justcheckingtoseeif anyone isinhere. Marley. Stayyouput! Scrooge. What? Marley. Scrooge! Scrooge makesarunforthedoor .] The room shakesandglows. There issuddenlyspringlikemusic. [Suddenly, thunderandlightning.Marleylaughsdisappears. [A pause.Scrooge looksabout.]Nothing! Absolutely nothing! Good heavens!Oneagain!I’msleepingbackandforth! [One again] Midnight! Howcanthisbe?I’msleepingbackwards. [The belltollsmidnight.] Nothing! Scrooge. One!Thisisit;time![Looksabouttheroom ] [The belltollsone.Scrooge leapsawake.] [Laughs] nothingwill.astonishhim.Ithinkitwork. twelve. And thenoneagain.andnothing.Nothing there willbenoone.nothing.ThenI’llhavethebell strike one and,whenheawakesexpectingmysecondmessenger, Nothing! [Hespeaksconfidentially.]I’llhavetheclockstrike just now. lcanthinkofnothing.[Suddenly]that’sit! grove now: leaves of holly, mistletoe and ivy reflect thestagelights. grove now:leavesofholly,mistletoeandivyreflect are nowcovered ingreenery, as well.Theroom seemstobe a perfect [Present iswearingasimplegreen robe. Thewallsaround theroom Present. IamtheGhostofChristmasPresent. Lookuponme. Scrooge. Hello.HowshouldIcallyou? know mebetter! Present. EbenezerScrooge. Comein,comein!inand into hisbedroom. Present callstoScrooge.] 1 Scrooge hopsoutofthedoor, andthen peeksbackagain

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 6 5 4 3 2 1 he does, lightning flashes, thunderclaps,musicplays.Blackout] he does,lightningflashes, [Scrooge walkscautiouslyto Present andtoucheshisrobe. When Present. Touch myrobe. by it. now. Tonight, if youhaveaughttoteachme,letmeprofit night oncompulsion,andlearntalessonwhichisworking stands] Spirit,conductmewhere youwill.Iwentforthlast Scrooge. A tremendous familytoprovide for![Present Present. More thaneighteenhundred. had manybrothers, Spirit? Scrooge. Idon’tthinkhave.I’mafraidI’venot.Haveyou Christmases past. members ofmyfamily:elderbrothers bornon Present. You haveneverwalkedforthwithyounger Scrooge. Never. You haveneverseenthelikeofmebefore? sheath isgonetorust.] scabbard girdlingtheGhost’smiddle,butwithoutsword.The the hearthburnswithalavish,warmingfire. There isan ancient inthefireplace andnow Suddenly, there isamightyroar offlame have justcompletednowandmillaboutthestreets, shops, behindthesingers.Thechoralgroup willhumthesongthey done andthestageisre-set, thelightswillfadeuponarow of [Winter music.Choralgroup behindscrim,sings.Whenthesongis weather issevere, asitisnow. See themthere andhearthe musicpeoplemakewhenthe [Lights uponScrooge andPresent] through thecity’sstreets. Marley. Myghostlyfriendnowleadsmylivingpartner audience.] [PROLOGUE: Marleystandsspotlit,L.Hespeaksdirectly tothe Scene 2 dinners. Generous peoplethese.tocare fortheothers,so. men andwomenofthiscitywilleatastheirChristmas to theirjobs,where theywillworktobakethemealsrich Present. Theserevelers, Mr. Scrooge, carrytheirowndinners sing aboutbeingpooratChristmastime,whatever.] dinners tothebakers’ shopsandrestaurants. Theywill,perhaps, 2 carryingtheir A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII understand theplay? information helpyoutobetter NOTES CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ the scenewiththesedetails? playwright havechosentobegin the setting. paragraphs 5–6thatdescribe 2.

around aimlessly. mill aboutthestreets walk Whymightthe Markthedetailsin Howdoesthis

267 268 NOTES 3.

burned. produce apleasantodorwhen of varioussubstancesthat incense (IHNsehns)n.any

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 9 8 7 [Present walksamongthechoralgroup andasparklingincense flies away, andweare intheinteriorofCratchitfamilyhome. flies away, clap and Marleyisgone.Thelightsshiftcolor again,thescrim anda exterior ofCratchit‘sfour-roomed house.There isaflash [Marley standsspotlitinfront ofascrimonwhichispaintedthe Scene 3 the street, singingChristmascarols.] thunderclaps.Acolor, choralgroup appearson lightningflashes, [Scrooge touchestheGhost’sheartandmusicplays,lightschange heart . .here, Mr. Scrooge. We haveanotherjourney. Present. Becausetheverypoorneeditmost.Touch my Scrooge. Whytotheverypoormost? most ofall. Present. To anypersonkindlygiven. And tothe verypoor people oronallpeople? Scrooge. Doyousprinkleyourkindnessonanyparticular Present. Kindness. Scrooge. Whatisityousprinklefrom yourtorch? again.] behind them.Allsoundstops.Scrooge and Present are alone and restaurants; theyexitthe stage,shuttingtheirdoorsclosed [Church bellstoll.Thechoral group enterthebuildings:shops Man #2. And aMerryChristmasstraightback toyou! Man #1.MerryChristmasthen,friend! Man #2. As wouldI. Day . Man #1.Iwouldfinditashametoquarrel onChristmas watch youpass,smiling. Man #2.Thepleasure isequallymine,forbeingableto Man #1. All right,Ishallbe,andgratefullyso. Man #2.No,no.Imustinsistthat YOU befirst! Man #1.Ipraygoinaheadofme.It’sChristmas. You befirst! [Present sprinklesthemdirectly, theychange.] Man #2.Watch ityourself, mate! Man #1.Hey, you,watchwhere you’re going. other.] the baskets.Someofchoralgroup becomeangrywitheach falls from historch ontotheirbaskets,ashepullsthecovers offof 3

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 10 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Scrooge. Wouldn’t yousayso?Fifteen shillings Present. Foolishness,isit? Scrooge. Onhismeagerearnings!Whatfoolishness! Present. There are more tocomepresently. Scrooge. Thesechildren are his? Present. Noneother. Cratchit’s home? Scrooge. DoyoumeanCratchit,Spirit?thisis Don’t youknowit? Present. Thisisthehomeofyouremployee,Mr. Scrooge. Scrooge. Whatisthisplace,Spirit? on hishighchair’s tray.Healsochewsonhisshirtcollar.] and Peter Cratchit,ababy,pokesforkintothemashedpotatoes Mrs. Cratchit setthetable,withhelpofBelindaCratchit Scrooge isthere, withthespirit(Present), watching [Martha gigglesandhidesherself .] No,no!There’sBelinda. Fathercoming.Hide,Martha,hide! bless ye! ye downbefore thefire, mydear, andhaveawarm,Lord Mrs. Cratchit.Well, nevermindsolongasyouare come.Sit had toclearawaythismorning,Mother. We’dMartha. agreat dealofworktofinishuplastnight,and you are! Mrs. Cratchit.Why, blessyourheartalive,mydear, howlate goose forus,Martha! Hurrah!Martha!There’sBelinda. suchanenormous Peter. Marthmama,Marthmama!Hullo! It’sMartha,Mother!Here’sBelinda. Martha! Cratchit Children squealwithdelight. ] Here’sMartha. Martha,now, Mother! [SheIaughs.The [Martha opensthedoor, speakingtohermotherasshedoes.] Christmas byhalf anhour! And yourbrother, Tiny Tim? And Marthawarn’taslatelast Mrs. Cratchit.Whathasevergotyourprecious fatherthen? something . Mr. Scrooge. Wait, listenandwatch. You mightactuallylearn fifteen timesaweek thenumberofhoursaday!Wait, Present. Iwouldsaythathegetsthepleasure ofhisfamily, what hegets! 4 aweek’s A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII NOTES 4.

of moneyforaweek’s work. fifteen shillingssmallamount

269 these details? state ofmindasaresult of conclude aboutBobCratchit’s 270 CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES dialogue? pauses andsoundeffects in the playwright haveincludedthe paragraph 44. and thesoundeffect in

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS Whymightthe Markthepauses Whatcanyou 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 Oh,mama,it’sbeautiful.Belinda. Peter. Thegoosehasarrivedto beeaten! outside door] hearty . .onewouldneverknow. [HearsTim’s crutchonfloor seems allthewhiletobegrowing stronger andmore see. [Pauses]Hehastheoddestideassometimes,buthe Christmas Day, whomadelamebeggarswalkandblindmen a cripple,anditmightbepleasanttothemremember upon that hehopedpeoplesawhiminthechurch, becausehewas strangest thingsyoueverheard. Hetoldme,cominghome, thoughtful sittingbyhimself somuch,andthinksthe Bob. As goodasgold,andevenbetter. Somehowhegets Mrs. Cratchit. And howdidlittleTim behave? [The children exitthestagegiggling .] Tiny Tim.Oh,Mother!Iloveplum! Peter. Plum! Tiny Tim.Thepudding?Whatflavorhavewe? singing inthecopper. Come,brother!Belinda. You mustcomehearthepudding him offstage.] [Tiny Tim isplacedinMartha’s arms.BelindaandPeterrush TinyMartha. Tim! Tiny Tim.Martha! Bob. Martha![Theyembrace.] ’TisMartha. I! Bob. What’sthis? disappointed. [Pokesheadout]Ohhh,poorFather.Martha. Don’tbe Bob. Notcoming:cominguponChristmasDay? Mrs. Cratchit.Notcoming. Merry ChristmasBelinda.Why, where isMartha? Bob. MerryChristmasmylove,Peter, Bob andTinyTim.MerryChristmas. his smalllegsare boundinaniron framebrace.] hanging downinfront ofhim.Tiny Tim carriessmallcrutchesand his shoulder. Hewearsathreadbare andfringelesscomforter [Martha ishidden.BobCratchitenters,carryingTiny Tim atop Notthere!Belinda. THERE! Peter. Hide,hide! Where?Martha. Here?

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 shadows remain unaltered bythefuture, thechildwilldie. and acrutch withoutanowner, carefully preserved. Ifthese Present. Iseeavacantseat.inthepoorchimneycorner, Scrooge. Spirit,tellmeif Tiny Tim willlive. [All freeze. SpotlightonPresent andScrooge] Tiny Tim.[Inashortsilence]Godblessuseveryone. [ExceptTim]All. MerryChristmas!Godblessus! Christmas tous,mydear. Godblessus! the warmthofoursmallfire—[Looks upatall]Amerry children; ourwonderfulmeal;loveforoneanother;and Bob. Thankyou,dearLord, foryourmanygifts .our dear trimmings, quickly.Allsit;allbowheads;pray.] [The familysitsround thetable.BobandMrs.Cratchitserve Children.Other [CopyingTim] Hurrah! . [Yells] Hurrah! Tiny Tim.To thisChristmasgoose,MotherandFatherIsay It’saperfectgoose,Mother! Martha. A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII NOTES

271 personality ofeachcharacter? contrast reveal aboutthe 272 CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES through theirdialogue? this contrastintheirattitudes playwright havechosentoshow Scrooge. Bob Cratchit’s attitudestoward between Mrs.Cratchit’s and that highlightthedifferences 62–71, markwords andphrases

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS Whymightthe Inparagraphs Whatdoesthe 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 Bob. I’llpayyousixpence,Tim, formyfavorite song. MerryChristmastoMr.All. Scrooge. Bob. Children . I am sure . . one else istoastingme,.notnowever. Ofthat Scrooge. Thankyou,Bob.andMrs.Cratchit,too.No Bob. Thankyou,mydear. Thank you. of sight . . Scrooge. Justhere, kindmadam.outofsight, this day! Happy New Year toyou,Mr. Scrooge, wherever youmaybe day’s, butnotforhissake.aMerryChristmasand Mrs. Cratchit.I’lldrinktohishealthforyoursakeandthe Scrooge . earn mylivingandoursupportthatmanisEbenezer the healthofmanwhoemploysmeandallowsto Bob. ThisisChristmasDay, andIshouldliketodrink better thanyoudo,poorfellow! Mrs. Cratchit. You knowheis,Robert!Nobody knowsit Scrooge. Oh.Spirit,mustI?. unfeeling manasMr. Scrooge . which onedrinksthehealthofsuchanodious,stingy, Mrs. Cratchit.ItshouldbeChristmasDay, Iamsure, on Bob. Mydear!ChristmasDay! to feastupon,andIhopehe’dhaveagoodappetiteforit! him here, thatmiserScrooge. I’dgivehimapieceofmymind Mrs. Cratchit.TheFounderoftheFeast,indeed!Iwishhad heard. Present. Saveyourbreath, Mr. Scrooge. You can’tbeseenor Scrooge. Me,Bob? You toastme? Founder oftheFeast! Bob. [Hisglassraisedinatoast]I’llgiveyouMr. Scrooge, the Scrooge. Huh?What’sthat?Whocalls? Bob. Mr. Scrooge . name.] [Scrooge bowshishead.We hearBob‘svoicespeakScrooge’s population. like todie,hehadbetterdoit,anddecrease thesurplus none otherofmyracewillfindhimhere. Whatthen?Ifhebe Present. Iftheseshadowsremain unaltered bythefuture, Scrooge. No,no,kindSpirit!Sayhewillbespared!

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 2 1 miser, Scrooge, from street to street, andhepointsout this attempttoturnamiser, fliesaboutnowwith thatvery Marley. TheGhostofChristmasPresent, myco-workerin audience.] will zippastintheirtravels.Marleyspeakstraightouttothe continues, furiously,and,nowandagain,Scrooge andPresent past,U.Thestorm and lightning.Scrooge andPresent “fly” [Marley appearsD.L.insinglespotlight.A stormbrews. Thunder Scene 4 spotlight now. Thunder, lightning,smoke. Theyare gone.] Cratchits, whosit,frozen, atthetable . Scrooge andPresent ina [Scrooge touchesPresent’s robe. Thelightsfadeoutonthe Present. Touch myrobe again. on thatwhichIhaveseenhere . take ourleave.Ifeelinmyheartthatitis.mustthink until .thesongendshere. ] Spirit,itmustbetimeforusto Scrooge. Iamlistening.[ The chorussingsfullvolumenow, until itsend. Fifteen shillingsaweekand theydosing.heartheirsong nonetheless, theydosing.[Pauses]thinkofthat,Scrooge. and howitpasses.Theydon’tsingverywell,dothey?But, grateful, pleasedwithoneanother, contentedwiththetime Mr. Scrooge. Theyare nothighly special.Theyare happy, their shoesandthetopsoftoes.Theseare theCratchits, spent. Sowhenthepavementiswet,soare theinsidesof not evenwaterproofed byvirtueofmoneyorcleverness are notwell-dressed, ortastefultothetimes.Their shoes are family. Theyare nothandsome.Theyare notbrilliant.They the Cratchitstoyoubecausetheyare ahandsome,orbrilliant Present. Markmywords, EbenezerScrooge. Idonotpresent Present speaks.] the chorus.Theirsongfadesunder, astheGhostofChristmas from Wordsworth’s poem.Tim [They singasongabouttinychildlostinthesnow—probably Bob. We’ll allsing. MayIsing,too,Father? Belinda. Tim’s song. Bob. Martha,willyouplaythenotesonlute,forTiny brother andsistersclosewithme:that’smypay— This Christmasgoose—thisfeast—youandMother, my Tiny Tim.Oh,Father, I’dsolovetosingit,butnotforpay. singstheleadvocal;allchimeinfor A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII NOTES

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UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 uncle andIfeelfortheold miser.but,Itellyou,wife: Isee whether helikesitornot, forIpityhim.Nay, heismyonly much yet.Imeantogivehimthesamechanceevery year, [He hugshiswife.Theylaugh.kiss.]Thetruth is,hemisses Fred. Well, that’ssomethingofarelief, wife. Gladtohearit! uncle, missed:adandymeal! ask anyofthem.They’lltellyouwhatoldScrooge, your dinner .askmysisters,oryourbachelorfriend, Topper . Wife. Ooooooo,Fred! Indeed,Ithinkhelosesaverygood dinner byit,IcantelIyouthat! Fred. What’stheconsequence?Hedon’tlosemuchof a say, too,Fred . Wife. Oh.you’re sweettosay whatIthinkyou’re aboutto What’s theconsequence? head todislikeus,andhewon’tcomedinewithus. Fred. Here, wife, considerthis.UncleScrooge takesitintohis Scrooge. It’smetheytalkof,isn’tit,Spirit? always . with himif Itried.Whosuffers byhisillwhims?Himself, Fred. Oh,Ihave!amsorryforhim;couldn’tbeangry Wife. Ihavenopatiencewithhim. Fred. Well, he’sacomicaloldfellow, that’sthetruth. Wife. More shameforhim,Fred! believed it! said . . .thatChristmaswasahumbug,asIlive!He Fred. Itstrikesmeassooooofunny, tothinkofwhathe disappears.] He [Marley waveshishandandthere isalightningflash. Scrooge. Itismynephew!.andtheonehemarried Present. You donotrecognize them? Scrooge. Whatisthisplace?We’ve movedfrom themines! fixing thefire.] and Scrooge standwatchingtheNephew:Fred andhiswife, them. We are intheNephew’shome,livingroom. Present [Scrooge andPresent zippastagain.Thelightsfadeuparound amazed. home isexpectingcompanyand.[Helaughs.]Scrooge is give anyonewelcome.butthat’snotthecase,isit?Every gatherings, onemightthinkthatnowasleftathometo judge from thenumbersofpeopleontheirwaytofriendly partygoers ontheirwaytoChristmasparties.Ifonewere to

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 Wife. [Laughing] You’re aproper loon, And Isay.UncleScrooge! sure, anditwouldbeungrateful nottodrinkhishealth. Fred. UncleScrooge hasgiven us plentyofmerriment,Iam Wife. A toasttohim? Scrooge .[Fillstheirglasses ] Fred. A toastfirst.[Hehandsheraglass ] A toasttoUncle meal . . . ourguestswillsoonarrive.mysisters,Topper . [They embrace.] Comenow. We musthavealookatthe Wife. And youpleaseme,Fred. You are agoodman. marriage, wife. Itpleasesme. You pleaseme. Fred. [Embracinghiswife]There ismuchlaughterinour Fred andWife.Bah,humbug! Scrooge. Whathesaysistrue, Spirit. [They bothlaughnow.] he became.[Whoops]ItwasHEwhogrew angry, wife! [Laughing] Irefused togrow angry.nomatterhownasty I thinkshookhimsomewithmyvisityesterday . Fred. Well, true, wife. UnclemayrailatChristmastillhedies. never will. your yearlyasking.Butheneverwillaccept,youknow. He Wife. Iunderstandwhatyousay, Fred, andIamwithyouin erase thatfrom eachviewofhimItake. cheeks andbrow: brother andsistertheywere, andIcannot faceonhisownwizened my dearandperfectmother’s Present. At midnight. Thetimeisdrawingnear! Scrooge. Tonight? tonight. Present. Mystayuponthisglobeisverybrief.Itends spirits’ livessoshort? Scrooge. Your hairhasgonegray! Your skin,wrinkled! Are on me!DoyouseehowI’veaged? [Pauses] My timegrows short,EbenezerScrooge. Lookyou You mayreturn tothemlatertonightinyourdreams. Present. Theseshadowsare gonetoyounow, Mr. Scrooge. fade out.Scrooge andPresent are alone,spotlit.] [Calls outtothem.Thelightsthatlighttheroom andFred andwife I wanttotalkwithmynephewandniece! Scrooge. Spirit, please, makemevisible!Makeaudible! [They drink.embrace.kiss.] proper wife toyou.[Sheraisesherglass.]UncleScrooge! 5 Fred .andI’ma A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII NOTES 5.

a proper loonsillyperson.

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UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 Are there noprisons? Are there noworkhouses? [A Phantom,hooded,appearsindimlight, D.,opposite.] workhouses? [Twelve chimes] Are there noprisons? Are there no Present. Are there noprisons? Are there noworkhouses? Scrooge. Havetheynorefuge orresource? oddly.] [He stretches outhisarm.Hisvoiceisnowamplified:loudlyand doom, unlessthewritingbeerased. all beware thisboy, forIseethatwrittenonhisbrow whichis Want. Beware themboth,and alloftheirdegree, butmostof appealing from theirfathers. TheboyisIgnorance;thegirl Present. Theyare Man’schildren, andtheyclingtome, Scrooge. Whoare they? [Two gnarledbabydollsare taken from Present‘s skirts.] spent! Look,Scrooge, man. Lookyouhere. Hear thosechimes?Inaquarterhour, mylife willhavebeen [Clock strikes11:45.]

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 49 48 47 46 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 to money;youknowthe expression . First Businessman.LeftittohisCompany, perhaps. Money Second Businessman.Ihaven’theard. Haveyou? Third Businessman.Whathashedonewithhismoney? knows . First Businessman.[Yawning] Goodnessknows,goodness I thoughthe’dneverdie,really . Second Businessman.Why, whatwasthematterwithhim? First Businessman.Lastnight,Ibelieve. Second Businessman.Whendidhedie? way, Ionlyknowhe’sdead. First Businessman.Oh,no,Idon’tknowmuchaboutiteither and L.ofC.] watch thisscenefrom hisposition , C.Scrooge andFuture are R. six pointsofthestageshouldnowbespottedinlight.Marleywill spotlighted singularly:OneisD.L.;oneD.R.U.C.Thus, his hands.Thunderandlightning.Three Businessmenappear, Marley appears.HelookstoFuture and thentoScrooge. Heclaps considerable spaceapartfrom theSpirit.Inspacebetweenthem, employed atitsarrival.Scrooge falls intothesamepattern,a [Future movesawayfrom Scrooge inthesamerhythm andmotion precious timetome.Lead on,Spirit! Lead on,then,leadon.Thenightiswaning fast,andit reply, butforastiffarm,hand andfingerset,pointingforward.] was, Iamprepared tobearyoucompany. [Future doesnot me goodandasIhopetolivebeanothermanfrom whatI Specter Ihaveseen!But,asknowthatyourpurposeistodo giggle here.] Oh,GhostoftheFuture, Ifearyoumore thanany Scrooge alookathisface.Nootherreply wantedhere. A nervous time before us.Isthatnotso,Spirit?[ThePhantomallows of thethingsthathavenotyethappened,butwillhappenin Come? [Noreply] And youare abouttoshowmetheshadows you! You are, are younot,theSpiritofChristmas Yet to Scrooge. Whoare you,Phantom?Oh,yes.Ithinkknow his ghostlygarment.] shrouded inblack.Onlyitsoutstretched handisvisible from under course, theGhostofChristmasFuture. ThePhantomis [He isgone.Scrooge isalonenowwiththePhantom,whois,of Present. Prisons?Workhouses? Prisons?Workhouses . Scrooge. Spirit,I’mfrightened!Don’tleaveme!Spirit! [Present beginstodeliquesce.Scrooge callsafterhim.] A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII reader? this repetition haveonthe CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES upon departing? repeat thesewords andphrases the GhostofChristmasPresent playwright havechosento paragraphs 43–48. Christmas Present repeats in and phrasesthattheGhostof Whymightthe Markthewords Whateffect does

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UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 watching; silent.A truckcomesinonwhichissetasmallwallwith follow himD.Scrooge andFuture are nowintheirmidst, matched. Comeintothe parlor. Comeintotheparlor .[They Shrieking] We’re allsuitabletoourcalling.We’re well and the othertwoain’tstrangers[Hestands;shutsadoor. the parlor. You were madefree ofitlongago,youknow; Old Joe. You couldn’thavemetinabetterplace.Comeinto haven’t allthree methere withoutmeaningit! First Woman. Lookhere, oldJoe,here’s achance!Ifwe the otherthree. Theylaugh,anxious.] then, suddenly,anoldman,whosmokesapipe.The manscares followed byasecondwoman;andthenmaninfadedblack; passed, awomanenterstheplayingarea. Sheisalmostatonce by,half-dressed andslovenly.Whenthisscenehas scoundrels “fly” fingerset, pointingintothedistance,U.There, abovethem, stage now. Future wordlesslystretches outhis arm-hand-and- andheisgone.Scrooge faces Future, aloneon and lightningflash, [Jacob Marleylaughsalong,deeplaugh.There isathunderclap of JacobMarley?Thatisathingpast. You are future! show mebusinessmenfrom mystreets astheytakethedeath Scrooge. Spirit,whydidyoushowmethis?Whydo follow them.] [They glideoffstageinthree separate directions. Theirlights Third Businessman.Bye,bye. Second Businessman.Bye,bye. bye, bye! we usedtostopandspeakwhenevermet.Well, then. it, I’mnotallsure thatIwasn’thismostparticularfriend:for I’ll offer togo,if anybodyelsewill.WhenIcometo thinkof you, forIneverwearblackgloves,andeatlunch.But First Businessman.Well, Iamthemostdisinterested among provided, butImustbefed,if Imakeone. Second Businessman.Idon’tmindgoingif alunchis it. Supposewemakeupapartyandvolunteer? my life, Idon’tknowofalivingsoulwho’dcare to venture to Third Businessman.It’slikelytobeacheapfuneral,forupon [They alllaugh.] First Businessman.[Laughing]Me,me,hismoney?Nooooo! Businessman] You, then? You gothismoney??? First Businessman.[Laughing]Nortome.LooksatSecond know . . Third Businessman.Hehasn’tleftittome.That’sallI

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 89 88 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 Old Joe.Notreally valuable,I’mafraid. First Man.Notbad,notbad.abrooch there . First Woman. Nicesleevebuttons,though. buttons . It’s notveryextensive,see.sealsapencilcase .sleeve .] empties itscontentsoutontothefloor [He takesabundlefrom hisshoulder, turnsitupsidedown, and I throw inmine. the firsttoshowwhatyou’ve.earned from this. First Man. No,no,mydear!Iwon’t think ofletting you being no sin.Openthebundle,Joe. we were helpingourselves, before wemethere, Ibelieve.It’s first, norafraidforthemtoseeit.We knewpretty wellthat know thevalueofit.Speakoutplain.I’mnotafraidtobe hands onanythingelse.Openthatbundle,oldJoe,andletme have been,youmaydependonit,if Icouldhavelaidmy First Woman. Iwishitwere aheavierone, anditshould judgment onhim. Mrs. Dilber. It’sthetruest word thatwaseverspoke.It’sa his lastthere, alonebyhimself. when hewasstruck withDeath,insteadoflyinggaspingout If hehadbeen,he’dhavesomebodytolookafterhim the wickedoldscrew, why wasn’thenaturalinhislifetime? First Woman. Ifhewantedtokeep’emafterwasdead, Mrs. Dilber. [Laughing ] No,indeed! I suppose? worse forthelossofafewthingslikethese?Notdeadman, First Woman. Very well,then!That’senough.Who’sthe Mrs. Dilber. No,indeed!We shouldhopenot! coats,Isuppose? holes ineachother’s afraid, woman!Who’sthewiser?We’re notgoingtopick First Woman. Why, then,don’tstandstaringasif youwas Mrs. Dilber. That’strue indeed!Nomanmore so! always did! Every personhasarighttotakecare ofthemselves.HE First Woman. Whatoddsthen?odds,Mrs.Dilber? crosslegged, defiantly.] Woman throws alarge Shesitsbesideit, bundleontothefloor. [He does.trimshislampwiththestemofpipe.TheFirst just rakethisfire overabit. fireplace andascreen ofrags,etc.Allprops forthescene.]Letme A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII speaks? toward themanofwhomshe the FirstWoman’s attitude emphasizing thisword reveal CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES this word? playwright choosetoemphasize is emphasized. 75, marktheword that Whydidthe Inparagraph Howdoes

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UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 100 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 [She laughs,asdotheyall, nervously.] Somebody wasfoolenough todoit,butItookitoff again. First Woman. Puttingitonhimtobeburied in,tobesure. Old Joe.Whatdoyoumean“They’dhavewastedit”? hadn’t beenforme. best hehad,andafineone,too.They’dhavewasted it,if it but youwon’tfindaholeinit,northreadbare place.It’sthe did. Ah! You may lookthrough thatshirt tillyoureyesache, his companythatI’dloiterabouthimforsuchthings if he First Woman. Don’tyoubeafraidofthat.Iain’tsofond Old Joe.Ihopethathedidn’tdieofanythingcatching?Eh? catch coldwithout’em,Idaresay. First Woman. Whoseelse’sdoyouthink?Heisn’tlikelyto Old Joe.Hisblankets? on thoseblankets,now! man ashewas.Ipromise you, Joe.Don’tdrop thatlampoil get anythinginitbyreaching itout,forthesakeofsucha First Woman. Icertainlyshan’tholdmyhand,whencan certainly doit. Old Joe. You were borntomakeyourfortuneandyou’ll First Woman. Yes, Idid,whynot? and all,withhimlyingthere? Old Joe. You don’tmeantosayyou took’emdown,rings First Woman. [Laughing] Ah, yes,bedcurtains! you callthis?Bedcurtains! knots, madam .[Hedragsoutlarge curtains; dark]Whatdo Old Joe.[Kneelingtoopenknotsonherbundle]Somany First Woman. And nowdoMY bundle,Joe. half-a-crown. question, I’drepent ofbeingsoliberalandknockoff you askedmeforanotherpenny, andmadeitanopen myself. Here’s yourtotalcomin’up.twopounds-ten .if ladies. It’saweaknessofmineandthat’sthewayIruin Old Joe.[Writing onwall]Ialwaysgivetoomuchtothe towels, silverspoons,sugar-tongs .someboots Mrs. Dilber. Me![Dumpsoutcontentsofherbundle]Sheets, sixpence if Iwastobeboiledfornotdoingit.Who’snext? Old Joe.That’syouraccountandIwouldn’tgiveanother First Man. You’re notserious! Ten andsixnotasixpencemore! Old Joe.[Writing onthewallwithchalk] A pitiful lot,really. First Man.Howmuch,oldJoe?

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 112 111 110 If calico must benearhistime. . weak eyeswhenhecomeshome.notfortheworld! It sewing bycandlelight.Ishouldn’twanttoshow yourfather eyes. [Rubshereyes]That’sbetter. Myeyesgrow weak Mrs. Cratchit.[Putsdownhersewing]Thecolorhurtsmy spoke? Whosaidthat? Scrooge. [Lookingabouttheroom; toFuture] Huh?Who the midstofthem. Tiny Tim’s Voice. [Off] And Hetookachildandsethimin sewing] U., intheCratchithomesetting.Mrs.andherdaughters, [Future spreads hisrobes again.Thunderandlightning.Lightsup, forever present tome. that darkchamber, whichwejustleftnow, Spirit,willbe Spirit, letmeseesometendernessconnectedwithadeath,or [Future pointstothecorpse .] lesson, trust me.Letusgo! Spirit, thisisafearfulplace.Inleavingit,Ishallnotleave its He fallsasidethebed;weeping.] back theblanket.Thecorpseis,ofcourse,Scrooge, who screams. Scrooge looksatFuture, who pointstothecorpse.Scrooge pulls [Scrooge backsintosomethinginthedarkbehindhisspotlight . ends thatway now! could verywell bemyown.Mylife holdsparallel!Mylife it, Iseeit!Thisunhappyman—thisstripped-bare corpse. corpse itself, assellitstrimming???[Suddenly]Oh,Spirit,Isee [He screams atthem.]Obscenedemons! Whynotmarketthe Scrooge. HAHAHAHAhahahahahahah! All. Hah haha! from himwhenhewasalive,toprofit uswhenhewas dead! That’s the endofit,yousee!Hefrightenedeveryoneaway to pass around themoneyashespeaks.Allare laughing. ] bagfilledwithmoney.Hedivviesitout.continues flannel Old Joe.Onepoundsixforthelot.[Heproduces asmall oooooOOOOOOoooooOO! bones.] OOOOOOOoooooOOOOOoooooOOOOOOOO Scrooge. [A low-pitchedmoanemitsfrom hismouth;from the He can’tlookuglierthanhedidinthatone! enough thenforanything.It’squiteasbecomingtothebody. 6 ain’tgoodenoughforsuchapurpose,itisn’t OOoooOOoooOOOoooOOOoooOOoooOOoooOOOooo! A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII this choicehaveonthereader? similar the samedirection ornature; parallel CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES these details? the authorchosetoinclude 111–114. and soundeffects inparagraphs 6.

and inexpensivecottoncloth. calico (KALihkoh)n.coarse (PAR uhlehl) Whydoyouthink Markthesounds Whateffect does adj.

having

281 understand theconversation? terms helpthereader tobetter 282 CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES terms inthedialogue? playwright haveincludedthese other inthedialogue. characters usetoidentify each 123–136, marktheterms

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS Whymightthe Inparagraphs Howdothese 139 138 137 136 135 134 133 132 131 130 129 128 127 126 125 124 123 And there isyourfatheratthedoor. felt withus. his kindway. Itseemedasif hehadknownourTiny Tim and anything thathemightbeabletodoforus,somuch asfor need somehelp.Iprayyoudo.”Nowitwasn’tfor thesakeof meaningfully, “Iprayyou’llcometome,Mr. Cratchit,if you Bob. And helookedmestraightintheeye,wife, andsaid, Peter. Letmeseeit! this card. to youinanyway, here’s where Ilive.” And hegave me it and heartilysorryforyourgoodwife. IfIcanbeofservice gentleman I’veevermet.hesaid“Iamheartilysorryfor wonderful tome,wife . heisthemostpleasant-spoken who youknowI’djustmetoncebefore, andhewasso Bob. [Hestands]Forgive me.IsawMr. Scrooge’s nephew, Children.All [Hugginghim]Oh,Father. My little,littlechild! walk there onSunday, aftertheservice. [Suddenly] place itis.Butyou’llseeoften.Ipromised himthatIwould have gone.Itwoulddoneyougoodtoseehowgreen a Bob. Thefuneral.Oh,well,yes,Idid.wishyoucould Robert, forthe.servicetobeonSunday. Mrs. Cratchit. You madethearrangements today, then, Sunday! have aquilttosetdownuponourkneesinchurch on at thissewing!I’venodoubt,withallyourindustry, we’ll Children! Howgoodtosee youall! And you,wife. And look [The daughterweeps;turnsawayfrom Cratchit.] Bob. Hello,wife, children . Peter. Father! [Bob Cratchitenters.Hewearsacomforter. Heiscold,forlorn.] loved himso,thatitwasnottrouble—no trouble. [Bob, atdoor] Mrs. Cratchit.Buthewasverylighttocarryandhisfather Daughter. SohaveI. Peter. SohaveI,Mother!Often! very fastindeed. have knownhimwalkwithTiny Tim uponhisshoulderand Mrs. Cratchit.Ihaveknownhimwalkwith.[Pauses] last fewevenings,Mother. But l thinkhe’sbeenwalkingabitslowerthanusualthese Peter. [Incorner, reading. Looksupfrom] Pastit,rather. book

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 156 155 154 153 152 151 150 149 148 147 146 145 144 143 142 141 140 Am Ithatmanthoseghoulishparasites Tiny Tim indoingit. we shallnotquarrel easily amongourselves,andforget poor Bob. And whenwerecollect howpatientandmildhewas, Children.All Never, Father, never! that wasamongus? of usforget poorTiny Tim—shall we?—orthisfirstparting whenever wepartfrom oneanother, Iamsure weshallnone there’s plentyoftimeforthat,mydear. Buthoweverand Bob. It’sjustaslikelynot,oneofthesedays,though Peter. Getalongwithyou! someone andsettingupforhimself! Martha. And then,Peterwillbekeepingcompanywith Mrs. Cratchit.Onlyhearthat,Peter! situation. to him.Ishouldn’tbeatallsurprised,if hegotPetera Bob. You wouldbesurer ofit,mydear, if yousawandspoke Mrs. Cratchit.I’msure thathe’sagoodsoul. All ChildrenAll [Future’s fingerstillpointing] Oh, no.Spirit!no,no! Music plays,beckoningScrooge. Scrooge reeling interror] points oncemore tothegravestone.Thestoneundulatesandglows. at gravestone.Future doesnotatallreply inmortals’ words,but now from thegrave.Choralmusichere. Scrooge standslookingup feet high.Words uponit:EbenezerScrooge: Muchsmokebillows He pointstograveaswell.Gravestoneturnsfront andgrows toten [Future pointstothegravestone.MarleyappearsinlightwellU be, only? of things thatwillbe,ortheshadowsofthings MAY point, answermeonequestion. Are thesetheshadows [Pauses] Before Idrawnearer tothatstonewhichyou tombstone. Hepointstothestone.] Future pointsopposite.Future leads Scrooge toawalland Cratchits. Future movesslowing,gliding . Scrooge follows. [Future pointstotheothersideofstage.Lightsouton moment isathand.Iknowit,butnothowit. Scrooge. Specter, somethinginformsmethatourparting lighting fadestoagentlepooloflight,tightonthem.] children. Thefamilyissetnow inonesculpturalembrace.The [Bob kisseshislittleson,asdoesMrs.Cratchit,dotheother Bob.Iamveryhappy,Little Iam.amveryhappy. . No,Father, never! 7 sogloatedover? A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII NOTES 7.

after hedied. and dividedScrooge’s goods men andwomenwhostole PAR uhsyts)referring tothe ghoulish parasites (GOOLish

283 284 strive altered NOTES effort; tryveryhard

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS (STRYV) (STRYV) (AWL tuhrd) v.

make agreat adj.

changed 162 161 160 159 158 157 away. Scrooge isonhisknees,praying .] holds firmforamoment,butFuture, stronger thanScrooge, pulls [Scrooge makesadesperatestabatgrabbingFuture’s hand.He away thewritingthatisuponthisstone! the lessonsthattheyteach.Oh,tellmeImaysponge Spirits ofallThree shallstrivewithinme.Iwillnotshutout year. IwillliveinthePast,Present, andtheFuture. The I willhonorChristmasinmyheartandtrytokeepitallthe [Future’s handtrembles; pointinghasstopped.] altered life! may changetheseshadowsthatyouhaveshownmebyan nature intercedes formeandpitiesme. Assure methatIyet Oh. GoodSpirit,Iseebyyourwaveringhandthatgood [Future considersScrooge’s logic.Hishandwavers.] this, if Iampastallhope? I wouldhavebeenbutforthisintercourse. Whyshowme Spirit! Hearme!Iamnotthemanwas.willbe

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 164 163 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 to black.] Scrooge hashissign.Scrooge isalone.Tableau. Thelightfades nothing inthem.Theyare mortalcloth.TheSpiritiselsewhere. drop gracefullytotheground inasmallheap.Musicin. There is [Future deliquesces,slowly,gently.ThePhantom’shoodandrobe a sign . is not lost.Oh,Spirit,kindIbeseechthee:giveme sign that allispossible.Givemeasignthathopefor Spirit, dearIamprayingbefore you.Givemea penultimate nick. Death, toolate;buttheothermiserturnedinTime’s Marley isdoublyblessed;twomisersturned;one,alas,in Marley. [HesmilesatScrooge.] ThefirmofScrooge and spotlighted. Marleyspeakstoaudience,directly.] [The endofit.Marley, spotlighted,oppositeScrooge, inhisbed, Scene 5 baby! Idon’tcare! Idon’tcare afig!I’dmuchratherbebaby month itis!Idon’tcare! Idon’tknowanything!I’m quitea Whoop! Hallo!Idon’tknowwhat dayofthe everybody! A HappyNew Year toalltheworld!Hallohere! Merry Christmastoeverybody! to as aschoolboy. [Yells outwindowandthentoaudience] I amlightasafeather, Iam happyasanangel.Iammerry something ofcolor.] and settles,perhaps, onadress suit,plusacapeofthebedclothing: [He choosesclothingfortheday.triesdifferent piecesofclothing be dispelled.Theywillbe,Jacob!Iknowtheybe! here: theshadowsofthings thatwouldhavebeen,maynow torn down!Ringsandall,here theyare! Theyare here: Iam bed curtains.]Nottorndown.Mycurtainsare notatall to you onmyknees,oldJacob,knees![Hetoucheshis and Christmastime![Kneelsfacingawayfrom Marley]Isayit ye thatIpraiseyouforthis!.andheaven Scrooge. Oh,JacobMarley!Wherever youare, Jacob,know the room isyourown.Believe it! Ebenezer, thebedpostisyourown.Believeit! Yes, Ebenezer, Marley. [HepointsandmovesclosertoScrooge‘s bed.]Yes, Three shallstrivewithinme! the Past,inPresent, and intheFuture! TheSpiritsofall Scrooge. [Scramblingoutofbed;reeling indelight]Iwilllive Scrooge . . . 8 Lookyouonmyfriend,Ebenezer A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII NOTES 8. dispelled away; scattered

at thelastmoment. in Time’s penultimatenickjust (dihs PEHLD) v. driven v.

285 transformation inhischaracter? behavior toward Adamreveal a Scrooge’s attitudeand 286 earnest CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES Scrooge? word choicesreveal about toward Adam. Scrooge’s attitudeandbehavior 12–22, markwords thatshow heartfelt; notjoking 9.

store thatsellspoultry. British termforapersonor poulterer’s

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS (UR nihst) (UR nihst) Whatdothese Inparagraphs Howdoes (POHL tuhruhrz)n. adj. seriousand 15 14 13 12 11 10 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 9 8 poulterer’s Scrooge. Adam! Whatafine,strong name!Doyouknowthe sir.Adam. Adam, spotlights.] [Scrooge andAdam Scrooge. Huh?Oh,yes,ofcourse.What’syourname,lad? Adam. Excuseme,sir? can! Ofcoursethey night. Theycandoanythingtheylike,right?Ofcourse missed itafterall,haveI?TheSpiritsdidalltheyinone Scrooge. It’sChristmasDay, isit?Whoop!Well, Ihaven’t Adam. Today, sir?Why, it’sChristmas Day! What’s today?Whatdayoftheyearisit? is seennowD.R.,asalightfadesuponhim.]Hey, youboy! [Church bellschimeinChristmasDay.A smallboy,namedAdam, wherever yebe!)Hallo!Hallothere! than beanoldwreck likemeorMarley!(Sorry, Jacob. in thegivingisfulloflife. It.isawonder. Gifts—goods—are lifeless. Butthegift ofgoodnessonefeels tongue formore .thetasteofkindnessistoo sweet. kindness withanactofkindness.Onesimplywhets the would takeaqueermanindeedtonotfollowan actof summer: oneleadstoanotherandanother. It Marley. An actofkindnessislikethefirstgreen grapeof [Adam runsoffstage.Marleysmiles.] Adam. Oh,mysir!Don’tletbrother inonthis. and I’llgiveyouhalf-a-crown! a shilling.Comebackhere withhiminlessthanfiveminutes, a gift. Comebackhere withtheman, Adam, andI’llgiveyou may givethemthedirections towhere Iwantitdelivered, as earnest. Goandbuyittell’emtobringhere, sothatI Scrooge. Itis?Goandbuyit!No,no.Iamabsolutelyin Adam. It’shangingthere now, sir. Scrooge. Imean,theturkeysizeof Adam: that’sthebird! as me? Adam. What,doyoumeantheonethey’vegotthat’sasbig Adam. Imeanthebigone! was hangingupthere? Idon’t meanthelittleprizeturkey, havesoldtheprizeturkeythat know whetherthepoulterer’s Scrooge. A remarkable boy! An intelligentboy!Doyou Adam. Icertainlyshouldhopeknowhim,sir! 9 inthenextstreet butone, atthecorner? will playtheirscenefrom theirown

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 would havesnappedthem off inaminute,likesticks of you! Henevercouldhave stooduponhislegs,thatbird! He Scrooge. Oh,myMY!!!Lookatthesizeofthatturkey, will Man. Here’s thebird youordered, sir. Scrooge. You are truly achampion, Adam . him.] [He holdshisheart,playacting.Scrooge goestohimandembraces I haveearnedmyprize,sir, if Ilive. poultryman andhe’sgotthepoultry![Hepants,outofbreath.] Here Iam,sir. Three minutesflat! A worldrecord! I’vegotthe [Adam runsonwithaman,whocarriesanenormousturkey.] Adam. [Calling,off] I’mhere! I’mhere! etc. Marleyreaches outtoScrooge.] dressing andarrangingofhis room andhisday.Heismakinglists, [Pauses; movesclosertoScrooge, who istotallyoccupiedwithhis A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII NOTES

287 point intheplay? about Scrooge’s characteratthis Portly Man’s reaction show 288 CONCLUDE: QUESTION: ANNOTATE: CLOSE READ NOTES details? playwright haveincludedthese reaction toScrooge. that indicatethePortlyMan’s 49–56, markwords andphrases

UNIT 3•TURNING POINTS Whymightthe Inparagraphs Whatdoesthe 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 man’s ear.] And willyouhavethegoodnessto—[Hewhispersinto may notfinditverypleasant. Allow metoaskyourpardon. Scrooge. Yes, Scrooge ismynamethoughI’mafraidyou Man.Mr.Portly Scrooge? A Merry Christmas. that yousucceededyesterday! Itwasverykindofyou. Scrooge. Oh,you!Mydearsir!Howdoyoudo?Ihope Man.MerryChristmas,sir.Portly Scrooge. MerryChristmas,sir. [The portlybusinessmanfrom thefirstactenters.] Woman. MerryChristmas,sir. Scrooge. MerryChristmas,madam. enters andpasses.Scrooge is onthestreets now.] distance. Bellschimeaswell,farintheA gentlewoman which isnowgentlylit.A chorussings Christmas musicfarinthe [The manexits.Scrooge walksinalarge circle aboutthestage, happy New Year, too. none aboutthat.MerryChristmastoyou,sir, andavery Mr. Cratchit andhisfamilyinnotime,sir. Don’t youworry Man. Oh,well,thankingyou,sir. I’llhavethisbird to Scrooge. OfcourseIhave,sir. It’sChristmas! Man. And you’vegivenmeabitovermuch here, too,sir. Merry, MerryChristmas![Herunsoff.] Adam. [HekissesScrooge’s cheek,quickly.]Thankyou,sir. Scrooge. Thenkeepit,mylad.It’sChristmas! Adam. ButIdon’thavechangeforthat,sir. and thisisforyourworld-record run, Adam . turkey . .[Chuckle]andthisisforthetaxi. Scrooge. Good.There yougothen.thisisforthe Man. Iunderstand,sir, notaword. and chuckling] Do youunderstandme?Notaword .[Handingoutmoney Cratchit’s house.Nowhe’snottoknowwhosendshimthis. address downjusthere onthis.[Handspapertohim ] Bob Scrooge. Oh,Ididn’ttellyou? Yes, I’vewrittentheprecise Man. Camden-Town’s where it’sgoin’,sir? Camden-Town, I’llgiveyoumoneyforacab. sealingwax! Whyyou’llneverbeabletocarrythatbird to

© by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. © by Savvas Learning Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 53 52 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 guilt. Cratchit,startswritingalmostbefore hesits.] into thetank,asheawaits Cratchit, whoenters,headdown,full of play. Scrooge seatshimselfwithhisdoorwideopensohecansee He openshisoffices.Theofficesare astheywere atthestartof from theparty,exhausted,tohisoffices,oppositesideofstage. gone todayagain.Itisearly,earlymorning.Scrooge walksalone [Music in.Lightinghere indicatesthatdayhasgonetonightand Scrooge! He’scomeforourChristmasparty! Nephew. Comeinhere, everybody, andmeetmyUncle other room.] [They embraceashockedanddelightedScrooge : Fred callsintothe Niece. Whatatreat, UncleScrooge! Comein,comein! you may, Uncle!!!Whatatreat! Nephew. Mayyoucomein???!!!With suchpleasure forme Scrooge. Ihavecometodinner. MayIcomein,Fred? Niece. Dearheartalive! Scrooge. It’sI. Your UncleScrooge. Nephew andNiece.[Together] Hownow?Whogoes? Nephew. Why, blessmysoul!Who’sthat? Fred! into room] it. TheNephewandNieceare startled. Scrooge, pokinghead backs offandrunsatthedoor, causingatremendous bumpagainst again, loseshiscouragetriesfailsandthen stops atthedoor, beginstoknockonit,loseshiscourage,tries Scrooge nowcomestotheroom ofhisNephewandNiece . He [Portly Manpassesoffstage,perhaps bymovingbackwards. fifty times.Blessyou! Scrooge. Thank’ee,Iammuchobligedtoyou.thankyou pleasure! Man.Iwill!Ohwill,Mr.Portly Scrooge! Itwillbemy and seeme.Will you? Scrooge. [Cuttinghimoff]Don’tsayanything,please.Come munifi— Man.Mydearsir,Portly Idon’tknowwhattosaysuch me thatfavor? back paymentsare includedinit,Iassure you.Will youdo Scrooge. Ifyouplease.Notafarthing serious!?! Man.LordPortly blessme!MydearMr. Scrooge, are you 10 less. A great many A ChristmasCarol: ScroogeandMarley,ActII NOTES 10.

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78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 82 81 80 79 When thesongisover, the lights fadetoblack.] Marley andallspiritsothercharactersoftheplayjoinin. [Lights uponchorus,singingfinalChristmasSong. Scrooge and One . . . Tiny Tim.[AtopScrooge’s shoulder]GodBlessUs,Every observed . be truly saidofus,andall us. And so,asTiny Tim if anymanalivepossessed theknowledge.[Pauses]Maythat always saidofhimthatheknewhowtokeepChristmaswell, old city, town,orborough inthegood oldworld. And itwas as goodaman,theoldcityknew, oranyothergood second father. Hebecameasgoodafriend,master, infinitely more; andtoTiny Tim, whodidNOTdie,hewasa Marley. Scrooge wasbetterthanhis word. Hediditalland Scrooge: C.AnotheronMarley : Hetalksdirectly totheaudience.] Blackout. Asthemainlightsblackout,aspotlightappearson [Bob Cratchitstands,smilesatScrooge : BobCratchitfaints. HEAR .ME? and cheer, BobCratchit!Doyouhearme?DO. YOU . another i,Bob.It’stoocoldinthisplace!We needwarmth Make upthefires andbuy anothercoalscuttlebefore youdot this veryafternoonoverabowlofsmokingbishop. assist yourstruggling familyandwewilldiscussyouraffairs you formanyayear. I’llraiseyoursalaryandendeavorto A merrier Christmas,Bob,mygoodfellow!thanIhavegiven Scrooge. A MerryChristmas,Bob.[HeclapsBob‘sback.] Bob. Oh,no,sir. I.[Realizes]whatdidyousay, sir? I am.abouttoraiseyoursalary. [He standsandpokeshisfingerintoBob‘schest.] stand thissortofthinganylonger. And therefore . Scrooge. Now, I’lltellyouwhat,Cratchit.Iamnotgoingto I wasmakingrathermerryyesterday andintothenight. Bob. It’sonlybutonceayear, sir.Itshallnotberepeated. way, sir, if you please. Scrooge. You are? Yes, Icertainlythinkyouare. Stepthis Bob. Iamverysorry, sir. Iambehindmytime. Do youhearme? of day, afulleighteenminuteslate,Mr. Cratchit?Hallo,sir? Scrooge. Whatdoyoumeanbycominginhere atthistime

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Marley, ActII. What isthelastthingGhostofChristmasFuture showsScrooge? Who isthethird spiritthatScrooge encounters? What doestheGhostofChristmasPresent sprinkleonpeopleinthestreet? Who isthesecondspiritthatScrooge encounters?

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